Stories by Labor Gazette on Federal Newswire


U.S. Department of Labor Conducting Wage Survey of  Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Construction Projects

News Release: GUAYNABO, PR – The U. S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is conducting a survey of all building, highway, residential, and heavy construction projects active in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico that occurred between July 1, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2018. The purpose to establish ...


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Kansas Aircraft Manufacturer  For Exposing Employees to Known Carcinogen

News Release: WICHITA, KS ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Spirit Aerosystems Inc. – based in Wichita, Kansas – for exposing employees to carcinogen hazards. The company faces penalties of $193,218 for two repeated and four serious violations.


U.S. Department of Labor Conducting Wage Survey of  Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Construction Projects

News Release: GUAYNABO, PR – The U. S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is conducting a survey of all building, highway, residential, and heavy construction projects active in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico that occurred between July 1, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2018. The purpose to establish ...


U.S. Department of Labor Partners with Skanska USA Building Inc.  To Promote Workplace Safety at Delaware Hospital Expansion Project

News Release: NEWARK, DE - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Skanska USA Building Inc. have established a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety during the expansion of the Christiana Care Health System Women's and Infant Tower Renovation Project in Newark, Delaware.


U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $2,772,977  For 6,450 Disaster Recovery Workers

News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), WSP USA Services Inc. - based in Winchester, Virginia, and doing business as WSP USA Inspection Services, Inc. - has paid $2,772,977 in back wages to 6,450 employees for violating the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor for Safety Failures

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Stettinius Construction Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards after a worker suffered a fatal fall at a worksite in Naples, Florida.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor for Safety Failures

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Stettinius Construction Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards after a worker suffered a fatal fall at a worksite in Naples, Florida.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Commercial Building Contractor  For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards at Missouri Job Site

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MO – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited DDG Construction Services Inc. – based in Charlotte, North Carolina – for failing to provide workers with fall protection at a commercial building site in Springfield, Missouri. The company faces proposed penalties of $98,693.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Texas Meat-Packing Plant  For Exposing Workers to Highly Hazardous Chemicals

News Release: SAN ANGELO, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 7 S Packing LLC – operating as Texas Packing Company in San Angelo, Texas – for exposing workers to releases of hazardous chemicals. The company faces $615,640 in penalties.


Gas Station Owners to Pay $63,398 In Wages to Six Employees  After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: CARROLLTON, GA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Tushar and Varsha Patel – the owners of an enterprise operating nine gas stations and convenience stores in Carrollton and Bowden, Georgia – will pay $63,398 in wages to six employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Texas Meat-Packing Plant  For Exposing Workers to Highly Hazardous Chemicals

News Release: SAN ANGELO, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 7 S Packing LLC – operating as Texas Packing Company in San Angelo, Texas – for exposing workers to releases of hazardous chemicals. The company faces $615,640 in penalties.


Gas Station Owners to Pay $63,398 In Wages to Six Employees  After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: CARROLLTON, GA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Tushar and Varsha Patel – the owners of an enterprise operating nine gas stations and convenience stores in Carrollton and Bowden, Georgia – will pay $63,398 in wages to six employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Commercial Building Contractor  For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards at Missouri Job Site

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MO – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited DDG Construction Services Inc. – based in Charlotte, North Carolina – for failing to provide workers with fall protection at a commercial building site in Springfield, Missouri. The company faces proposed penalties of $98,693.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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