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The US Labor Department published a one page rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Rule to Strengthen Retirement Security for Millions of American Workers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a rule to help strengthen retirement security for millions of small business employees across America.


Fuyao Glass America Inc. Faces $724,380 in Federal Penalties  After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Multiple Hazards at Ohio Plant

News Release: OSHA initiated an inspection of the automotive glass manufacturer under the Agency's Site-Specific Targeting program , which directs enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rate of injuries and illnesses have occurred. OSHA cited Fuyao Glass America for nine repeated and 13 serious violations, ...


U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Compliance Assistance Sessions  in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Federal Wage and Hour Laws

News Release: FAIRBANKS, AK - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will offer two compliance assistance and educational outreach sessions in Fairbanks, Alaska, for employers, employees, their representatives, and other parties seeking assistance and guidance about federal wage and hour laws.


U.S. Department of Labor Fines Construction Employer  For Violating Federal H-2B Visa Program Rules

News Release: LAKE VILLAGE, AR – Following a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, Gonzalez Rebar LLC – based in Lake Village, Arkansas – has paid $20,312 in civil money penalties to settle H-2B non-immigrant visa program violations.


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


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


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


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


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Southern California Security Company Paying 63 Employees for Overtime Violations

News Release: SAN DIEGO, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Star Pro Security Patrol Inc. – a security company based in Costa Mesa, California – will pay $43,566 to 63 employees for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Federal Court Orders Farm Labor Contractor to Pay Penalties,  Improve Practices for Role in Fatal Crash

News Release: SAN DIEGO, CA – Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a consent judgment requiring Healthy Harvesting Inc. and Fernando Pineda Garcia to pay $79,153 in civil penalties for violations ...


U.S. Department of Labor Encourages Municipalities to Participate  in PAID Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella is sending letters to state and local governments encouraging their participation in the Wage and Hour Division's PAID program.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Additional Funding to West Virginia for Continued Disaster Recovery in Response to Severe Storms

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today approved additional funding of $800,000 for a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) awarded to Workforce West Virginia in response to severe storms in February 2018. This additional funding brings the total DWG funds awarded for this ...