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OSHA, Maine Brewers’ Guild, Maine Department of Labor’s  Workplace Safety and Health Division partner to promote worker safety

News Release: AUGUSTA, ME – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration , Maine Department of Labor Workplace Safety and Health Division (SafetyWorks!) and the Maine Brewers’ Guild have formed an alliance to promote worker safety and health in the Maine brewing industry. The alliance ...


US Department of Labor recovers more than $530K in back wages  after investigation finds Florida employer missed multiple payrolls

News Release: Hallandale, FL – Construction industry employers owe it to their workers to pay them their hard-earned wages on time for their long hours and often demanding, physical labor.


US Department of Labor announces ‘America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion’ is 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the theme for 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Held each October, the annual commemoration raises awareness about disability employment issues, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.


US Department of Labor secures court order requiring Tennessee disaster relief company and officer to pay $87K in back wages and damages  to employees who worked in US Virgin Islands

News Release: ST. CROIX, VI – The District Court of the Virgin Islands has ordered a Gallatin, Tennessee, construction management and disaster relief company and its then officer and current CEO to pay $87,000 to 26 employees to resolve violations of the minimum wage , overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


South Florida H-2A employer pays $21K after US Department of Labor uncovers guest worker visa program violations

News Release: LEHIGH ACRES, FL – Eighty-one workers harvesting squash and zucchini at a Homestead farm discovered the contractor who hired them was not going to provide meals or kitchen facilities. Workers were forced to spend more on meals than $12.46 per day, the amount promised by the contractor, a violation of the federal H-2A guest worker visa program.


South Florida H-2A employer pays $21K after US Department of Labor uncovers guest worker visa program violations

News Release: LEHIGH ACRES, FL – Eighty-one workers harvesting squash and zucchini at a Homestead farm discovered the contractor who hired them was not going to provide meals or kitchen facilities. Workers were forced to spend more on meals than $12.46 per day, the amount promised by the contractor, a violation of the federal H-2A guest worker visa program.


US Department of Labor secures court order requiring Tennessee disaster relief company and officer to pay $87K in back wages and damages  to employees who worked in US Virgin Islands

News Release: ST. CROIX, VI – The District Court of the Virgin Islands has ordered a Gallatin, Tennessee, construction management and disaster relief company and its then officer and current CEO to pay $87,000 to 26 employees to resolve violations of the minimum wage , overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Labor Department publishes notice on May 11

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


NEWS: US Department of Labor recovers more than $33K in back wages  for 22 workers at Florida home healthcare service

News Release: CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Few would argue with the fact that home healthcare nurses – who serve the needs of our communities and their most vulnerable – deserve all the wages they legally earn. When employers fail to pay workers like these correctly, the U.S. Department of Labor responds.


Los Angeles garment contractor to pay back wages, penalties after US Department of Labor finds overtime violations

News Release: WEST COVINA, CA – Garment industry workers have too often fallen victim to employers who fail to pay these vulnerable workers all of the wages they have legally earned. A recent U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found a Los Angeles garment contractor continuing this trend and held them accountable.


US Department of Labor investigation finds Orange County assisted-living facilities operator shorted workers’ pay

News Release: LAGUNA HILLS, CA – Serving the needs of the elderly and others in residential care demands skill and commitment. More than a job, it is a vocation and a source of pride for many. Yet, regardless of the job’s essential nature, some of these workers fall victim to employers who show little concern for their employees’ well-being or for paying them all the wages they have legally earned.


US Department of Labor investigation finds Orange County assisted-living facilities operator shorted workers’ pay

News Release: LAGUNA HILLS, CA – Serving the needs of the elderly and others in residential care demands skill and commitment. More than a job, it is a vocation and a source of pride for many. Yet, regardless of the job’s essential nature, some of these workers fall victim to employers who show little concern for their employees’ well-being or for paying them all the wages they have legally earned.


Los Angeles garment contractor to pay back wages, penalties after US Department of Labor finds overtime violations

News Release: WEST COVINA, CA – Garment industry workers have too often fallen victim to employers who fail to pay these vulnerable workers all of the wages they have legally earned. A recent U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found a Los Angeles garment contractor continuing this trend and held them accountable.


NEWS: US Department of Labor recovers more than $33K in back wages  for 22 workers at Florida home healthcare service

News Release: CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Few would argue with the fact that home healthcare nurses – who serve the needs of our communities and their most vulnerable – deserve all the wages they legally earn. When employers fail to pay workers like these correctly, the U.S. Department of Labor responds.


What did Labor Department publish on May 10?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 10 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a five page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on May 10

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on May 10

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on May 10?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 10 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.