By Labor Gazette | Jun 4, 2019
News Release: PHOENIX, AZ – The U.S. District Court in Arizona has banned one local farm labor contractor from doing business as a contractor permanently and ordered another to comply with all applicable laws in the future after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation revealed systemic violations of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and the labor provisions of the H-2A foreign guest worker program.
By Labor Gazette | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: BELLE GLADE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. – based in Belle Glade, Florida – for exposing employees to workplace safety hazards after a worker required medical treatment due to an anhydrous ammonia leak in the farm's packaging house. The company faces $95,472 in penalties.
By Labor Gazette | Jun 3, 2019
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Jun 3, 2019
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 31, 2019
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is currently engaged in an education and enforcement initiative to boost compliance in the Southeast's agricultural industry, educate stakeholders, employers, and employees about federal wage laws, and to provide employers with compliance assistance.
By Labor Gazette | May 31, 2019
News Release: PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), By The Sea Resorts Inc. – based in Panama City Beach, Florida – will pay $38,513 in back wages to 78 guest workers for violating overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ...
By Labor Gazette | May 31, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an opioid-crisis Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to Workforce West Virginia for up to up to $10,000,000, with $3,333,333 released initially. This grant will provide disaster-relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals in West Virginia impacted by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose.
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
The US Labor Department published a four page proposed rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
News Release: TAMPA, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has debarred Pro-Fit Development Inc. – a development, construction, and roofing contractor based in Tampa, Florida – after an investigation found the employer violated requirements of the Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA). Debarment prohibits the employer from bidding on federally funded construction projects for three years.
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
News Release: JACKSON, GA – Buckner's Family Restaurant LLC – a family restaurant based in Jackson, Georgia – has paid $100,326 in back wages and liquidated damages to 26 employees after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found the employer violated the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
News Release: WAYNESVILLE, NC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Vandelay Stone Tops Inc. – a granite and quartz countertop installation company based in Waynesville, North Carolina – has paid $23,348 in back wages and liquidated damages to 13 employees for violations of the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Capstone Pediatrics PLLC – a Nashville, Tennessee-based pediatric clinic enterprise – will pay $92,510 in back wages to 31 employees for violating the overtime, minimum wage, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
News Release: SIMPSONVILLE, SC – LCV Jalisco Inc. – a restaurant based in Simpsonville, South Carolina – has paid $92,670 in back wages to nine employees after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found the employer violated the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | May 30, 2019
News Release: TROY, MI – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found violations of the labor provisions of the H-1B visa program, Populus Group – based in Troy, Michigan – will pay $1,145,256 in back wages to 594 employees.
By Labor Gazette | May 29, 2019
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 29, 2019
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 29, 2019
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
