By Labor Gazette | Nov 13, 2018
News Release: NEW FRANKEN, WI – Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Anna's Healthcare Inc. will pay $113,701 in overtime back wages to 114 current and former employees at both of its Wisconsin residential healthcare facilities in New Franken and Sturgeon Bay. Violations of the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) were identified.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta today announced the start of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). This year’s theme – Apprenticeships: Creating Tomorrow – celebrates the impact apprenticeship programs have in helping Americans learn skills for jobs in growing industries. NAW will continue through November 18.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 11, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta today issued the following statement regarding Veterans Day: “Today, our nation honors the service and sacrifice of America’s proud veterans. Americans are forever grateful for the bravery and patriotism of the men and women who have defended ...
By Labor Gazette | Nov 9, 2018
The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 9, 2018
The US Labor Department published a five page rule on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: DETROIT, MI – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has sentenced three defendants as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into a multi-year scheme in which Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA) executives made payoffs to senior United Auto Workers International Union (UAW) ...
By Labor Gazette | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – To make it easier for Americans to find and fill open jobs, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced a proposal for employers seeking temporary labor certifications through the H-2B and H-2A visa programs to advertise jobs online. Under current rules, an employer advertising a job ...
By Labor Gazette | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Tom Krips Construction Inc. and Etherna Services Inc. after an employee suffered crushing injuries at a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, worksite.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia have joined for a Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down scheduled to take place November 5-9, 2018, to stress the importance of working safely outdoors during the winter months.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award, recognizing job creators for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans. Honorees include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national companies.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it has issued four new opinion letters that demonstrate its commitment to providing meaningful compliance assistance to help employees understand their rights and ensure employers have the tools they need to comply with federal labor law. The letters released today address compliance under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other laws.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today invited public comment on a proposed exemption related to the consolidation of small retirement savings accounts in 401(k) plans and IRAs when workers change jobs. The Department welcomes innovation in the area of retirement asset portability, and encourages additional proposals.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: HARPERSVILLE, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Legend Directional Services LLC – based in Weatherford, Texas – for improper storage of compressed gases after an employee suffered fatal injuries in an explosion at the Harpersville Reinforcement Project in Harpersville, Alabama.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: LAS VEGAS, NV – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the United States Postal Service (USPS) $129,336 after investigators determined the employer failed to provide proper safety measures to a Las Vegas, Nevada, mail carrier hospitalized for heat exposure.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: LANSDOWNE, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against Mosluoglu Inc. – operator of Empire Diner & Restaurant in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania – and its principals after an investigation found willful violations of the federal minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 7, 2018
The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
