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The US Labor Department published a one page rule on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Dakota Bull Stud Facility  After Employee Asphyxiated While Handling Liquid Nitrogen

News Release: MITCHELL, SD – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Custom Genetic Solutions LLC – a bull stud facility in Mitchell, South Dakota – for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals and toxic substances after an employee fatality. The company faces penalties of $122,602 for two willful and three serious violations.


U.S. Department of Labor Releases Quotes from Written Testimony from Postponed OSHA Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was scheduled and prepared to testify at the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee hearing this morning. But only yesterday, the committee postponed the hearing. ...


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule To Expand Access to Bonuses for American Workers

News Release: WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today announced a final rule that allows employers to offer bonuses or other incentive-based pay to employees whose hours vary from week to week.


U.S. Department of Labor Releases Quotes from Written Testimony from Postponed OSHA Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was scheduled and prepared to testify at the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee hearing this morning. But only yesterday, the committee postponed the hearing. ...


U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Dakota Bull Stud Facility  After Employee Asphyxiated While Handling Liquid Nitrogen

News Release: MITCHELL, SD – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Custom Genetic Solutions LLC – a bull stud facility in Mitchell, South Dakota – for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals and toxic substances after an employee fatality. The company faces penalties of $122,602 for two willful and three serious violations.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule To Expand Access to Bonuses for American Workers

News Release: WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today announced a final rule that allows employers to offer bonuses or other incentive-based pay to employees whose hours vary from week to week.


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


U.S. Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA's requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country.


U.S. Department of Labor Offers Fraud Prevention Resources  To Enhance Integrity of Unemployment Insurance Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today has released updated resources for employers, employees, and states to prevent fraud or misuse in the unemployment insurance system, including the new unemployment insurance programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on Passing  Of Labor-Management Standards Director Arthur Rosenfeld

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia released the following statement on the passing of Office of Labor-Management Standards Director Arthur Rosenfeld.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of $11.5 Million In Worker Safety and Health Training Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the availability of $11.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities.


U.S. Department of Labor Offers Fraud Prevention Resources  To Enhance Integrity of Unemployment Insurance Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today has released updated resources for employers, employees, and states to prevent fraud or misuse in the unemployment insurance system, including the new unemployment insurance programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on Passing  Of Labor-Management Standards Director Arthur Rosenfeld

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia released the following statement on the passing of Office of Labor-Management Standards Director Arthur Rosenfeld.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of $11.5 Million In Worker Safety and Health Training Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the availability of $11.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities.


U.S. Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA's requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country.


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