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U.S. Department of Labor Fines Pennsylvania Manufacturer  For Workplace Safety Hazards Following Employee Amputation

News Release: STRATTANVILLE, PA –The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Champion Modular Inc. for exposing employees to safety and health hazards at its Strattanville, Pennsylvania, facility. The company faces $687,650 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in New York Horse Racing Trainer Paying $1,617,673 in Back Wages, Damages, Penalties

News Release: NEW YORK, NY – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Chad C. Brown Inc. and owner Chad Brown will pay a total of $1,617,673 in back wages, liquidated damages, and civil penalties for willful violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the labor provisions of the H-2B non-immigrant visa program.


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 one 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 to Host Education and Outreach Event  To Promote Employment of Veterans and Military Spouses

News Release: ATLANTA, GA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) are collaborating with the Georgia Department of Labor, the Atlanta VA Health Care System, and the Goodwill Career Center to host a veteran's education ...


U.S. Department of Labor Makes Staff Announcements

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced current Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Employment and Training Administration Molly Conway has been named Chief of Staff effective June 1, 2019.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Connecticut Restaurants Paying $180,007 in Back Wages and Damages to 49 Employees

News Release: HARTFORD, CT – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, three restaurants in Fairfield County, Connecticut, have paid $180,007 in back wages and liquidated damages to 49 employees to resolve violations of the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a seven page proposed rule on May 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New Jersey Food Manufacturer Agrees To Safety and Health Improvements  At Eight Facilities After U.S. Department of Labor Inspection

News Release: PENNSAUKEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and J&J Snackfoods have reached a region-wide settlement agreement to improve workplace safety and health at the company's eight food manufacturing and warehouse facilities throughout New Jersey and New York. Under the settlement, the Pennsauken, New Jersey-based company agreed to pay a $152,934 penalty.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Louisiana Construction Company Paying $178,766 in Back Wages to 108 Employees

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Gomez Drywall Contractors Inc. – based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and operating in Louisiana since 2017 – has paid $178,766 in back wages to 108 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime and recordkeeping requirements.


Six New Members Appointed to the 2019 ERISA Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Department of Labor announced the appointments of six new members as well as chair and vice chair to the 2019 Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans , known as the ERISA Advisory Council.


U.S. Department of Labor Hosts 2019 DOL Tech Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Labor today was joined by the White House's Office of Science and Technology, the Chief Information Officer Council, and seven federal departments at the Department's headquarters in Washington, D.C. for the 2019 DOL Tech Day, which highlights emerging technology used by the federal government.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Virginia Contractor Violated Federal Contract Laws at Two Marine Corps Installations

News Release: RALEIGH, NC – Securing Our Country LLC (SOC) - based in Chantilly, Virginia, and operating as Day & Zimmerman Federal Services - has paid $195,513 in back wages and fringe benefits to 22 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the employer violated requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).