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


U.S. Department of Labor to Provide Educational Forum in Indianapolis to Discuss Wage Laws, and Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS, IN ­- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will present an educational forum about developments in its policies and regulations, and its Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (PAID), in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Feb. 21, 2019.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Guam Building Materials Distributor  For Struck-By Hazards

News Release: HAGATNA, GU – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Benson Guam Enterprises Inc. – based in Hagatna, Guam – for exposing employees to struck-by hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries when several doors fell on him as he unloaded a shipping container.


U.S. Department of Labor Orders Vermont Company to Compensate Employee Fired for Reporting Finance Industry Violations

News Release: BOSTON, MA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Hermitage Club Realty LLC – a real estate company based in Wilmington, Vermont – to pay a former employee $22,693 in back pay and bonuses with interest, and $20,000 in compensatory damages.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Compliance Assistance Tool

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of an enhanced electronic version of the Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new online version of one of the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) most popular publications will assist American employers and workers with a simple, easy-to-follow resource that provides basic WHD information, as well as links to other resources.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Tennessee Motel Company Paying $58,894 in Back Wages

News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Om Shree Ganesha LLC – operating as the Scottish Inns in Nashville, Tennessee – will pay $58,894 in back wages to four employees for violations of the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Orders Vermont Company to Compensate Employee Fired for Reporting Finance Industry Violations

News Release: BOSTON, MA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Hermitage Club Realty LLC – a real estate company based in Wilmington, Vermont – to pay a former employee $22,693 in back pay and bonuses with interest, and $20,000 in compensatory damages.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Guam Building Materials Distributor  For Struck-By Hazards

News Release: HAGATNA, GU – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Benson Guam Enterprises Inc. – based in Hagatna, Guam – for exposing employees to struck-by hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries when several doors fell on him as he unloaded a shipping container.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Tennessee Motel Company Paying $58,894 in Back Wages

News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Om Shree Ganesha LLC – operating as the Scottish Inns in Nashville, Tennessee – will pay $58,894 in back wages to four employees for violations of the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Compliance Assistance Tool

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of an enhanced electronic version of the Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new online version of one of the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) most popular publications will assist American employers and workers with a simple, easy-to-follow resource that provides basic WHD information, as well as links to other resources.


U.S. Department of Labor to Provide Educational Forum in Indianapolis to Discuss Wage Laws, and Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS, IN ­- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will present an educational forum about developments in its policies and regulations, and its Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (PAID), in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Feb. 21, 2019.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on President Trump’s  State of the Union Address

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address: “President Trump’s State of the Union address clearly showed that America’s workers are at the heart of his administration. Tonight, our nation’s ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Concrete Finishing Company Paying $24,015 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages

News Release: SEMINARY, MS – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), JLB Development LLC – based in Seminary, Mississippi – has paid $24,015 in back wages and liquidated damages to 25 employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on President Trump’s  State of the Union Address

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address: “President Trump’s State of the Union address clearly showed that America’s workers are at the heart of his administration. Tonight, our nation’s ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Concrete Finishing Company Paying $24,015 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages

News Release: SEMINARY, MS – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), JLB Development LLC – based in Seminary, Mississippi – has paid $24,015 in back wages and liquidated damages to 25 employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Partners with Contractor to Promote Workplace Safety during Construction of Tire Plant in Mississippi

News Release: JACKSON, MS – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with Mississippi State University's Center for Continuing Education Industrial Health & Safety Program and Brasfield & Gorrie LLC to promote worker safety and health at ...