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The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions  To Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective Equipment

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an update to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address whether OSHA considers cloth face coverings to be personal protective equipment. The agency is addressing the topic after the ...


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule Adopting Standards  For Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced a proposed rule incorporating national and international voluntary consensus standards related to electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule Adopting Standards  For Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced a proposed rule incorporating national and international voluntary consensus standards related to electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories.


U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions  To Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective Equipment

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an update to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address whether OSHA considers cloth face coverings to be personal protective equipment. The agency is addressing the topic after the ...


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


UPDATED: U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $2,851,533 in Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 203 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $2,851,533. ...


UPDATED: U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $2,851,533 in Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 203 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $2,851,533. ...


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Court Sentences Los Angeles Chiropractor  After U.S. Department of Labor Uncovers Healthcare Fraud

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and its Office of Inspector General, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has sentenced Darren Hines, a Los Angeles chiropractor, to three months of probation and 14 months of home detention, and ordered him to make $479,352 in restitution for defrauding a maritime union welfare plan.


Gloucester County, New Jersey, Farm Pays Employee Back Wages For Wrongly Denying Paid Sick Leave After Coronavirus Diagnosis

News Release: NEWFIELD, NJ – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Buster Petronglo & Son Farm LLC – a Gloucester County, New Jersey, agricultural employer – has paid $1,377 in back wages for wrongly denying paid sick leave to an employee in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus.


U.S. Department of Labor and Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Enter Agreement to Resolve Alleged Hiring Discrimination

News Release: PRINCE GEORGE, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Inc. have entered into an Early Resolution Conciliation Agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.


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.


Federal Court Sentences Los Angeles Chiropractor  After U.S. Department of Labor Uncovers Healthcare Fraud

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and its Office of Inspector General, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has sentenced Darren Hines, a Los Angeles chiropractor, to three months of probation and 14 months of home detention, and ordered him to make $479,352 in restitution for defrauding a maritime union welfare plan.


U.S. Department of Labor and Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Enter Agreement to Resolve Alleged Hiring Discrimination

News Release: PRINCE GEORGE, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Inc. have entered into an Early Resolution Conciliation Agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.


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.


Gloucester County, New Jersey, Farm Pays Employee Back Wages For Wrongly Denying Paid Sick Leave After Coronavirus Diagnosis

News Release: NEWFIELD, NJ – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Buster Petronglo & Son Farm LLC – a Gloucester County, New Jersey, agricultural employer – has paid $1,377 in back wages for wrongly denying paid sick leave to an employee in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus.


The US Labor Department published a four page rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $2,856,533 In Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 204 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $2,856,533. ...


U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $2,856,533 In Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 204 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $2,856,533. ...