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U.S. Department of Labor Awards National Dislocated Worker Grant to Missouri to Assist Recovery from Severe Storms and Flooding

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today approved National Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) funding of up to $2,420,000, with $806,667 released initially, to the Missouri Division of Workforce Development to assess workforce needs in response to severe storms and flooding in March and April 2019.


U.S. Department of Labor Extends Deadline for Excellence in Disability Inclusion Awards Submissions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the application submission deadline for its Excellence in Disability Inclusion (EDI) Awards to November 1. Employers who have already submitted an application may update it if desired.


Wage and Hour Division Senior Policy Advisor Leif Olson Update

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor released the following update regarding Senior Policy Advisor Leif Olson of the Wage and Hour Division.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Nationwide  Compliance Assistance Outreach Effort

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Compliance Initiatives (OCI) announced plans for a nationwide, multi-agency compliance assistance outreach effort focused on providing job creators and workers with access to high-quality information about their obligations and rights under the law.


Statement From Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella on Labor Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella released the following statement regarding Labor Day: “Today, we mark the 125th Anniversary of Labor Day, a Federal holiday that was created out of appreciation and respect for the work done by the men and women of this country.


U.S. Department of Labor Partnership Promotes Workplace Safety During Construction of Data Center in Georgia

News Release: SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with Holder Construction Group LLC and the Associated General Contractors of Georgia Inc. (AGC) to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Newton County Georgia Project in Social Circle, Georgia.


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


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


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


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page rule on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a six page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page rule on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.