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


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


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


U.S. Department of Labor Signs Strategic Partnership to Promote Workplace Safety During Construction of Montana Hospital Expansion Project

News Release: BILLINGS, MT – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with Layton Construction Company LLC to promote worker safety and health during construction of a new addition to the Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, Montana.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Four Florida Construction Contractors For Exposing Employees to Safety Hazards at Residential Worksite

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited four Florida-based residential construction contractors for exposing employees to safety hazards at a Naples, Florida, worksite. The four companies received 12 citations collectively, totaling $220,114 in proposed penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Georgia Tire Manufacturer  And Contractors for 22 Safety and Health Violations

News Release: MACON, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a combined 22 citations to Kumho Tire Georgia Inc., Sae Joong Mold Inc., and J-Brothers Inc. after a follow-up inspection found safety and health hazards at the tire manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia. The three companies collectively face $523,895 in proposed penalties.


Clothing Retailer Pays $84,048 in Back Wages, Damages, and Penalties  After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Child Labor, Retaliation Violations

News Release: SPANISH FORK, UT – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Leggings Live – operating as Legg-A-Licious – has paid a total of $84,048 in back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) at the company's Spanish Fork, Utah, facility.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in San Diego Restaurant Paying Employees $29,992 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: SAN DIEGO, CA – O-Fire Corp. – operating as Onami Seafood Buffet in San Diego, California – will pay $29,992 in back wages and liquidated damages to two employees after a U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found violations of the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta Issues Statement Regarding Memorial Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today regarding Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor and remember the courage, dedication, and patriotism of those who gave their lives to defend our nation in their service. We are eternally ...


U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps Announcement

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Labor accepted a letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stating the USDA's Forest Service will withdraw from operating Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCC). This action creates an opportunity to serve a greater number of students ...


U.S. Department of Labor, State of Iowa, Electrical Workers Union  Renew Alliance to Improve Workplace Safety for Electrical Industry

News Release: DES MOINES, IA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed an alliance with the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Division of Labor Services, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #55 to address safety and health hazards in the electrical industry.


U.S Department of Labor Cites Texas Rubber Company for Safety Violations

News Release: HOUSTON, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Custom Rubber Products LLC – based in Houston, Texas – for failing to properly guard machinery and exposing employees to severe injury and amputation hazards. The company faces $530,392 in fines, the maximum penalty allowable by law.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards National Dislocated Worker  Grant for Disaster Response in Ohio after Severe Storms and Flooding

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today approved Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) funding up to $8,828,533, with $2,942,844 released initially, for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The funding assists with the assessment of workforce needs in response ...


U.S. Department of Labor to Host Event for Current and Former Nuclear Weapons Workers in Harrison and Dublin, Ohio

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor will host two town hall meetings to discuss the benefits available to current and former nuclear weapons workers from covered facilities, and their families, under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Framing Contractor for Exposing Employees To Fall Hazards at Alabama Worksite

News Release: GULF SHORES, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited R Coast Construction LLC for exposing employees to fall hazards at a Gulf Shores, Alabama, worksite. The framing contractor faces $79,181 in penalties.