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News Release: WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited national discount retailer Dollar Tree Store Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards at its store on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company faces $104,192 in penalties.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Aluminum Can Manufacturer After Employee Suffers Broken Arm When Caught in Machine

News Release: NAPOLEON, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp. after an employee suffered a broken arm while servicing a machine at its Napoleon, Ohio, facility. The company faces proposed penalties of $106,080 for one repeat and three serious safety violations.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Maine Grocery Store Paying $92,055 in Back Wages and Damages to 69 Employees

News Release: MANCHESTER, N.H. – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), H.B. Provisions Inc. – a grocery store based in Kennebunk, Maine – has paid $92,055 in back wages and liquidated damages to 69 employees for violations of the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The employer has also paid $20,752 in civil money penalties.

Notice published on June 19 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 18

By Labor Gazette | Jun 18, 2019

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Auto Parts Manufacturer And Staffing Agencies for Exposing Employees to Safety Hazards

By Labor Gazette | Jun 18, 2019

News Release: AUBURN, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited automobile parts manufacturer Donghee Alabama LLC and two staffing agencies – J & C Enterprise LLC and Jian Enterprise LLC – for exposing employees to safety hazards at its facility in Auburn, Alabama. The companies collectively face $145,438 in penalties.

Michigan Health Care Provider Pays $915,223 in Overtime Back Wages To 1,389 Employees after U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

By Labor Gazette | Jun 18, 2019

News Release: BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – Six Beaumont Affiliated Health and Rehabilitation Centers in the metro-Detroit area has paid $915,223 in back wages to 1,389 employees after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found the Centers in violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What did Labor Department publish on June 17?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on June 17 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 17

The US Labor Department published a seven page notice on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Rule published by Labor Department on June 17

The US Labor Department published a four page rule on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Southern Tire Mart After Fatality at Texas Retreading Facility

By Labor Gazette | Jun 14, 2019

News Release: FORT WORTH, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Southern Tire Mart LLC – based in Columbia, Mississippi – for failing to protect employees from serious safety hazards after a worker suffered fatal injuries while attempting to mount a monster truck tire rim at the company's retreading facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The company faces $341,195 in fines.

Notice published by Labor Department on June 14

By Labor Gazette | Jun 14, 2019

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury Expand Access to Quality, Affordable Health Coverage Through Health Reimbursement Arrangements

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury issued a new policy that will provide hundreds of thousands of employers, including small businesses, a better way to provide health insurance coverage, and millions of American workers more options for ...

U.S. Department of Labor Offers States Receiving National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants Additional Funds for Fidelity Bonds

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced funds available to increase the usage of fidelity bonds, through the Federal Bonding Program (FBP), to secure employment opportunities for workers recovering from the misuse of opioids. The Department is committed to helping those recovering ...

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $2,234,122 to 24 States For Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $2,234,122 for Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants. These grants will enable states to expand their use of fidelity bonds to help persons with criminal records with employment opportunities.

U.S. Department of Labor Compliance Evaluation Results in Federal Contractor Paying $50,000 in Back Wages