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Google LLC, US Department of Labor settlement resolves alleged pay,  hiring discrimination at California, Washington State locations

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Google LLC to resolve allegations of systemic compensation and hiring discrimination at the company’s California and Washington State facilities and will pay over $3.8 million to more than 5,500 current employees and job applicants.


What did Labor Department publish on Feb. 1?

The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Google LLC, US Department of Labor settlement resolves alleged pay,  hiring discrimination at California, Washington State locations

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Google LLC to resolve allegations of systemic compensation and hiring discrimination at the company’s California and Washington State facilities and will pay over $3.8 million to more than 5,500 current employees and job applicants.


Notice published by Labor Department on Jan. 29

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on Jan. 29?

The US Labor Department published a five page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 29 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor issues stronger workplace guidance on coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction. Last week, President Biden directed OSHA to release clear guidance for employers to help keep workers safe from COVID-19 exposure.


US Department of Labor accepting 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award applications

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans' Employment and Training Service is accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.


US Department of Labor ends program that allowed employers  to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the immediate end of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination program launched by the department’s Wage and Hour Division in 2018. The program allowed employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act to avoid litigation, penalties or damages, and prohibited affected workers from taking any private action on the identified violations.


US Department of Labor ends program that allowed employers  to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the immediate end of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination program launched by the department’s Wage and Hour Division in 2018. The program allowed employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act to avoid litigation, penalties or damages, and prohibited affected workers from taking any private action on the identified violations.


US Department of Labor accepting 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award applications

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans' Employment and Training Service is accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.


US Department of Labor issues stronger workplace guidance on coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction. Last week, President Biden directed OSHA to release clear guidance for employers to help keep workers safe from COVID-19 exposure.


Labor Department publishes notice on Jan. 28

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on Jan. 28

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on Jan. 27

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published on Jan. 27 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on Jan. 22?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on Jan. 21

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on Jan. 19?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 19 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.