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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Ruth Burns Sherlock As Regional Representative for Atlanta Office

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that Ruth Burns Sherlock has been named Regional Representative for its Atlanta Regional Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Christopher E. Hagerup  As Regional Representative for Chicago Office

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that Christopher E. Hagerup has been named Regional Representative for its Chicago Regional Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Presents 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded 427 employers from around the nation for recruiting, employing and retaining America's veterans. The award recipients attest to hiring more than 52,000 veterans since 2017.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Seeks to Clarify Rule to Improve Veterans, Military Service Members and Families’ Access to Healthcare

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) intended to clarify OFCCP's authority to help veterans, uniformed service members, and their families get access to the healthcare services they need.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposal to Expand Access  To Bonuses for America’s Workers

News Release: WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow job creators to offer bonuses or other incentive-based pay to employees whose hours vary from week to week.


U.S. Department of Labor Agricultural Employment Initiative Recovers $422,152 for Southern and Central California Workers

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently concluded an agricultural employment focused educational and enforcement initiative that recovered $422,152 in back wages for 443 low-wage workers across California and assessed $85,168 in civil penalties primarily against growers in Central California.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia on the October Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement on the October 2019 Employment Situation report: "Significantly exceeding expectations, the U.S. economy added 128,000 new jobs in October. An additional 95,000 jobs in upward revisions for August and September show a stronger labor market than previously reported.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.