By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Pine Castle Inc. – a Jacksonville, Florida, facility for adults with intellectual and development disabilities – will pay $14,487 in back wages to 48 employees for failing to meet the requirements of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Buffalo, New York, where he met with local business and community leaders during a roundtable discussion on safely reopening the nation’s economy. Buffalo was the final stop in Secretary Scalia’s three-city tour, which included Cleveland, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania, where he highlighted the Administration’s efforts to get Americans back to work safely.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of additional funding for 15 Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) totaling $118,034,389 to help address the workforce-related impacts of the coronavirus public health emergency. This additional funding is being provided using the Dislocated Worker Grant National Reserve Funds.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement today to further collaboration between the VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (VR&E) and the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS).
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced additional funding for an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) for the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. The award of $1,329,657 will provide continued employment and training services to eligible individuals in communities across five counties, which are affected significantly by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction and overdose.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced additional funding for an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) for the California Department of Employment Development. The award of $1,316,125 will provide continued employment and training services to eligible individuals in rural communities across nine counties, which are affected significantly by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction and overdose.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he highlighted the Administration’s efforts to support the nation’s workforce during the coronavirus pandemic. The Secretary first visited PHB Inc., a fully integrated supplier of die casting parts, where he toured the facility and met with company leadership, employees and apprentices.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an award of $29 million to 27 grant recipients through the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) program, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA).
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Pine Castle Inc. – a Jacksonville, Florida, facility for adults with intellectual and development disabilities – will pay $14,487 in back wages to 48 employees for failing to meet the requirements of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | Sep 29, 2020
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $4.1 million in grant funding to help recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has established a hotline and email address to receive and investigate complaints under existing Executive Order 11246 as well as Executive Order 13950, “Executive Order Combating ...
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $4.1 million in grant funding to help recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss the economic recovery during the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary Scalia toured Fredon and met with company leadership, employees and apprentices to discuss economic recovery and building a stronger workforce through apprenticeships.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in Atlanta, Georgia, announced it will hold a virtual symposium on Oct. 6, 2020, to promote inclusive workplaces for individuals with disabilities. The event coincides with October’s 75th annual celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $8 million for three projects relating to Unemployment Insurance (UI). These projects will continue operations of the UI Integrity Center of Excellence, provide funding for the continued oversight of the UI Interstate Connection Network (ICON), and provide funding for the continued operations of the UI Information Technology Support Center (UI ITSC).
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Sep 28, 2020
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
