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U.S. Department of Labor Announces WIOA Guidance on Priority of Service for Americans in Need

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor released a Training and Employment Guidance Letter today announcing its vision for a priority of service in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult program and explaining how the Department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) ...


CORRECTED: U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $3,301,932 In Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations arising from 244 inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,301,932.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces WIOA Guidance on Priority of Service for Americans in Need

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor released a Training and Employment Guidance Letter today announcing its vision for a priority of service in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult program and explaining how the Department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) ...


CORRECTED: U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $3,301,932 In Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations arising from 244 inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,301,932.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA’s Return To Normal Enforcement Operations After Hurricane Zeta

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today the resumption of normal enforcement operations in Mississippi’s Hancock and Harrison counties following Hurricane Zeta.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA’s Return To Normal Enforcement Operations After Hurricane Zeta

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today the resumption of normal enforcement operations in Mississippi’s Hancock and Harrison counties following Hurricane Zeta.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Southern California Manufacturer Pays Back Wages, Restores Sick Leave To Dozens of Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Delta Fabrication – a sheet metal parts manufacturer based in Canoga Park, California – will pay $19,694 in back wages to 71 employees. The company wrongly paid workers only two-thirds of their regular rates when they took coronavirus-related sick leave, a violation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).


Southern California Manufacturer Pays Back Wages, Restores Sick Leave To Dozens of Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Delta Fabrication – a sheet metal parts manufacturer based in Canoga Park, California – will pay $19,694 in back wages to 71 employees. The company wrongly paid workers only two-thirds of their regular rates when they took coronavirus-related sick leave, a violation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $24,823 in Back Wages After Investigation Finds Contractor Violated Federal Requirements in Florida

News Release: SANFORD, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Trinity Technology Group Inc. – a federal contractor based in Manassas, Virginia – has paid $24,823 in back wages to 102 employees to resolve violations of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) for work performed at the Orlando/Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Recovers $28,579 in Back Wages For Four Employees of Louisiana Military Contractor

News Release: GLENMORA, LA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Lagniappe Porta Johns LLC – based in Glenmora, Louisiana – has paid $28,579 in back wages to four employees to resolve violations of the prevailing wage requirements of the Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA).


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.