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


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


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Tennessee Transportation Provider Paying $454,545 in Restitution to Employee Stock Ownership Plan

News Release: SHELBYVILLE, TN – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee has approved a settlement between the U.S. Department of Labor and Big G Express Inc., Stephen Thompson, and David Nolan involving the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).


U.S. Department of Labor Kicks Off National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Presidential Proclamation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald J. Trump today issued a proclamation recognizing October 2019 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), initiating a series of coast-to-coast events and activities to honor the contributions workers with disabilities make to America's workplaces and ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Maintenance Contractor Paying $70,000 in Back Wages, Penalties for H-2B Visa Violations

News Release: ODESSA, TX – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Juan Vizcaino – doing business as Vizcaino LP in Odessa, Texas – has paid $45,945 in back wages to 22 employees hired under the H-2B temporary visa program and two U.S. workers hired during the recruitment period for guest workers. The employer also has paid $24,120 in civil money penalties to settle the H-2B violations.


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


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Workforce Development Demonstration Grants of $29.2 Million to 18 Organizations in Appalachian and Delta Regions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration today awarded $29,175,000 in demonstration grant funds to expand the impact of workforce development efforts in the Appalachian and Delta regions through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant ...


U.S. Department of Labor Reaches Conciliation Agreement  For $9,995,000 in Back Pay and Interest

News Release: NEW YORK, NY: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into an early resolution conciliation agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC to resolve findings of race and gender-based compensation discrimination.


U.S. Department of Labor Reaches Conciliation Agreement  For $7,000,000 To Resolve Discrimination Allegations

News Release: BOSTON, MA – Dell Technologies (Dell) has voluntarily entered into an early resolution conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to resolve indicators of race and gender-based wage discrimination.


U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia Sworn into Office

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Following a White House swearing-in event today led by President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia released the following statement.


Rachel Mondl Named Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Labor

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Rachel Mondl as the new Chief of Staff.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Contract to Assist Veterans  In Transition to Civilian Workforce

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment & Training Services (VETS) today announced a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) contract to provide employment-related transition services, such as classroom instruction, personalized career transition assistance and apprenticeship placement services to approximately 200,000 transitioning service members annually at military installations worldwide.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Mississippi Manufacturer  For Exposing Employees to Safety Hazards After Fatal Incident

News Release: LAUREL, MS – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Howard Industries Inc. – a manufacturer and supplier of electrical transmission and distribution equipment – for exposing employees to struck-by and fall hazards after a fatality at the company’s ...


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Awards of Grants To Help  Women Affected by the Opioid Crisis Re-enter Workforce

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the awards of nearly $2.5 million in grant funding to organizations in five states to help women affected by the opioid crisis to re-enter the workforce.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Leads Louisiana Restaurant  To Pay $238,300 in Back Wages and Damages to 222 Employees

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar LLC - doing business as Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar New Orleans - and Superior Restaurant Group LLC have paid $238,300 in back wages and liquidated damages to 222 employees, for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Finds Kentucky Restaurant  Violated Federal Wage and Child Labor Laws

News Release: FLORENCE, KY – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Zang Group Florence Mall Road LLC – operating as Skyline Chili Restaurant – has paid $6,065 in back wages to 26 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The restaurant also paid a civil penalty of $4,992 for federal child labor violations.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.