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U.S. Department of Labor Awards Dislocated Worker Grant to Massachusetts for Jobs, Employment Services in Response to Opioid Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant of $2,032,071 to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to provide disaster-relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals in Massachusetts affected by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Additional Disaster Recovery Funding  To Northern Mariana Islands for Typhoons Mangkhut and Yutu Response

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced additional funding of $1,841,563 for a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant awarded to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Labor - Workforce Investment Agency Division. The funds will allow grant participants ...


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Fines New Orleans Restaurant  For Violating Child Labor Laws After Minor Suffers Oil Burns

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Jacques-Imo Café – a restaurant based in New Orleans, Louisiana – has paid $55,288 in civil money penalties for violating multiple child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Texas Construction Company Pays Back Wages to Misclassified Employees  After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Violations

News Release: SPRING, TX – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Aztec Construction Inc. – doing business as RSP Aztec Construction Inc. in Spring, Texas – has paid $25,380 in back wages to five employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime requirements.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Masonry Manufacturer  For Exposing Employees to Silica and Other Hazards

News Release: RIVIERA BEACH, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Oldcastle APG South Inc. – based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and operating as Coastal, for exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and silica hazards at the company's facility in Riviera Beach, Florida. Oldcastle APG South Inc. faces $132,037 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Implements Opioid Safety Controls to Help  Injured Federal Workers Avoid Risk of Long-Term Opioid Use

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) announced the implementation of new opioid controls to protect injured federal workers. The new controls aim to reduce the risk of long-term opioid use. The Department is committed to reducing the potential of opioid misuse among injured federal workers receiving benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).


U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Solicitor Accepting Applications for 2020 Honors Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The application period for the fall 2020 Honors Program in the Office of the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor is underway. The program provides challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates with a passion for public service. The approximately 550 ...


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


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


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


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


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


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


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Modernize and Improve the Recruitment of American Workers for Temporary Agricultural Jobs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued a Final Rule aimed at helping Americans find open agricultural jobs by modernizing the labor market test for H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification in the Federal Register.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Florida $11.8 Million in Dislocated Worker Grant Funds for Hurricane Irma Disaster Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced additional funding of $11,808,708 for the Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant awarded to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The funds will allow for participants to continue disaster-relief cleanup resulting from ...