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U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Compliance Seminar  On Prevailing Wage Requirements in Sacramento, California

News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will offer a compliance seminar in Sacramento, California, for contractors, unions, workers, and other interested parties to provide information on the rules governing federal prevailing wage requirements. The event will offer training on labor standards for federally funded construction and federal service contracts.


Labor Department publishes notice on July 11

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on July 11

The US Labor Department published a four page notice on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Motorcycle Retailer Pays $44,330 in Back Wages and Damages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: MANCHESTER, NH – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), The Collectable Trader LLC – a motorcycle dealer based in Pembroke, New Hampshire – has paid $22,165 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 59 current and former employees to resolve ...


U.S. Department of Labor Says Employer Vigilance Essential  To Addressing Workplace Hazards That Peak in Summer

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is urging vigilance among employers and employees to address the types of workplace hazards that tend to peak in the summer months.


Notice published on July 9 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Will Help Current and Former Nuclear Weapons Workers File Claims in Largo, Florida, on August 6

News Release: LARGO, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor will provide information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and help current and former nuclear weapons workers file claims on August 6, 2019, in Largo, Florida.


U.S. Department of Labor Will Help Current and Former Nuclear Weapons Workers File Claims in Erwin, Tennessee, on August 29

News Release: ERWIN, TN – The U.S. Department of Labor will provide information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and help current and former nuclear weapons workers file claims on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Erwin, Tennessee.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results  In Florida Hotel Paying $64,786 in Back Wages

News Release: KISSIMMEE, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Brooks Hospitality Corp. – operator of the Comfort Suites Maingate East in Kissimmee, Florida, and Gemini Global, a Kissimmee-based hotel staffing agency – has paid $64,786 in back wages to 100 employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Central Florida Roofing Company Pays $75,710 in Wages  After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: TARPON SPRINGS, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Arry's Roofing Services Inc. – a roofing company based in Tarpon Springs, Florida – has paid $75,710 in back wages to 144 employees for violating the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on June Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the June 2019 Employment Situation report: “The June jobs report surpassed expectations adding 224,000 jobs to the economy, totaling 5.6 million jobs created since January 2017. “This report included other good news as wages increased at or above 3% year over year for 11 straight months. Wage growth for production and non-supervisory workers increased 3.4% over the past 12 months.


U.S. Department of Labor Will Help Current and Former Nuclear Weapons Workers File Claims in Albany, Oregon, on July 23

News Release: ALBANY, OR – The U.S. Department of Labor will provide information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and help current and former nuclear weapons workers file claims on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Albany, Oregon.


U.S. Department of Labor Will Help Current and Former Nuclear Weapons Workers File Claims in Pahrump, Nevada, on July 25

News Release: PAHRUMP, NV – The U.S. Department of Labor will provide information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and help current and former nuclear weapons workers file claims on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Pahrump, Nevada.


Labor Department publishes notice on July 5

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


Notice published by Labor Department on July 3

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


What did Labor Department publish on July 3?

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


Notice published on July 3 by Labor Department

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


Labor Department publishes notice on July 3

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


Proposed rule published by Labor Department on July 3

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


U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta Visits St. Louis Community College to Discuss the Award of Apprenticeship Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta discussed the award of $12 million in advanced manufacturing apprenticeship grant funding to Missouri Community College Consortium during a visit to St. Louis Community College Center for Workforce Innovation, in Ferguson, Missouri. Secretary ...