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U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $5,579,939 for 993 Employees Who Performed Hurricane Recovery Work in Puerto Rico

News Release: GUAYNABO, PR – Investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have resulted in the recovery of $5,579,939 in back wages and benefits owed to 993 employees of nine subcontractors that provided power generator operation support for hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. ...


U.S. Department of Labor Obtains Temporary Restraining Order  To Protect Participants and Beneficiaries of Failing MEWA

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a temporary restraining order in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Riverstone Capital LLC; NexGen Insurance Services Inc.; and NGI Brokerage Services Inc. (collectively, “Riverstone”) and the individuals ...


U.S. Department of Labor Provides National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis in the Cherokee Nation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an opioid-crisis Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to the Cherokee Nation for up to $5,996,501, with an initial grant amount of $1,998,834. This grant will provide disaster relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals in Oklahoma ...


U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $5,579,939 for 993 Employees Who Performed Hurricane Recovery Work in Puerto Rico

News Release: GUAYNABO, PR – Investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have resulted in the recovery of $5,579,939 in back wages and benefits owed to 993 employees of nine subcontractors that provided power generator operation support for hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. ...


The US Labor Department published a three page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Updates Regulations Implementing  Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) announced today the publication of the final rule updating the regulations governing administration of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA).


U.S. Department of Labor Updates Regulations Implementing  Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) announced today the publication of the final rule updating the regulations governing administration of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA).


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta  On Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative: “The Trump administration continues to empower women economically with the launch of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative.


Court Sentences Lansing, Michigan, Resident to Jail, Orders $48,285  In Restitution for Theft of Mother’s General Motors’ Employee Pension

News Release: LANSING, MI – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County, Michigan, the Michigan Circuit Court for Ingham County has sentenced Allen G. Ollenburger – a resident of Lansing, Michigan – to serve ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Florida Grocery Store Paying $198,039 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages to 17 Employees

News Release: TAMPA, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), El Grande Supermarket Corp. – operating as El Grande Supermarket in Tampa, Florida – will pay $198,039 in back wages and liquidated damages to 17 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Florida Cell Phone Company Paying $27,514 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: PENSACOLA, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), IV Wireless LLC – operating as Boost Mobile in Pensacola, Florida – will pay $27,514 in back wages and liquidated damages to 32 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Court Sentences Lansing, Michigan, Resident to Jail, Orders $48,285  In Restitution for Theft of Mother’s General Motors’ Employee Pension

News Release: LANSING, MI – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County, Michigan, the Michigan Circuit Court for Ingham County has sentenced Allen G. Ollenburger – a resident of Lansing, Michigan – to serve ...


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta  On Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative: “The Trump administration continues to empower women economically with the launch of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Florida Cell Phone Company Paying $27,514 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: PENSACOLA, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), IV Wireless LLC – operating as Boost Mobile in Pensacola, Florida – will pay $27,514 in back wages and liquidated damages to 32 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Florida Grocery Store Paying $198,039 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages to 17 Employees

News Release: TAMPA, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), El Grande Supermarket Corp. – operating as El Grande Supermarket in Tampa, Florida – will pay $198,039 in back wages and liquidated damages to 17 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


The US Labor Department published a five page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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