Stories by Labor Gazette on Federal Newswire

News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited three companies – two in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (U.S. Construction Inc. and American Diamond Builders Inc.) and one in Delran, New Jersey (AAR Construction Inc.) – for workplace safety ...

U.S. Department of Labor Cites North Florida Shipyard for Safety Violations Following Employee Drowning

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited North Florida Shipyards Inc., a shipbuilding and repair company, after an employee suffered fatal injuries at its Commodores Point facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The shipyard faces $271,061 in proposed penalties.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Health Insurance Provider Paying $128,422 in Back Wages to 17 Employees

News Release: LOUISVILLE, KY – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Humana Inc. has paid $128,422 in back wages to 17 employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Information From Battery Manufacturer’s Employees as Wage Violations Case Continues in Federal Court

News Release: LYON STATION, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit alleging overtime and recordkeeping violations of federal law against East Penn Manufacturing Co. and encourages current and former employees affected by the alleged wage violations to contact the Department's Wage and Hour Division District Office in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $308,811 in Overtime Back Wages for 134 Employees of Michigan Manufacturer

News Release: OWOSSO, MI – Michigan truck accessories manufacturer, Rugged Liner Inc. will pay $308,811 in back wages owed to 134 employees following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) that found the company violated the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Houston Pool Builder Paying $55,560 in Overtime, Minimum Wages and Damages

News Release: HOUSTON, TX – Pool Works LLC has paid $27,780 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 60 employees to settle overtime, minimum wage, and recordkeeping violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) found in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD).

What did Labor Department publish on July 9?

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on July 9 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on July 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Input on Retrospective Study of Respirable Coal Mine Dust Rule

News Release: ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced a Request for Information (RFI) on a Retrospective Study of the final rule entitled "Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors" in the Federal Register.

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on the June Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the June 2018 Employment Situation report: "The June unemployment rate moved up to 4.0%, as 601,000 Americans entered the labor force. Americans rejoining the workforce represented their largest share of ...

U.S. Department of Labor Conducting Survey of Building Construction Projects to Ensure Maryland Workers Covered by Proper Wage Rates

News Release: BALTIMORE, MD – To help establish prevailing wage rates, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is conducting a survey of building construction projects in several Maryland counties.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in California Fast-Food Franchisee Paying $511,117 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JB Restaurants Inc., which operates 14 Jack in the Box fast-food restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, will pay $511,117 in back wages and liquidated damages to 152 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the employer violated ...

Labor Department publishes notice on July 6

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

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Illinois Pallet Manufacturer After Employees Are Sickened from Unsafe Carbon Monoxide Levels

News Release: GENOA, IL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Cleary Pallet Sales Inc., a Genoa, Illinois-based pallet manufacturer, after 10 employees required emergency medical treatment for carbon monoxide exposure. The company faces proposed penalties totaling $216,253.

Federal Judge Orders Michigan Logging Company to Pay $878,874 In Overtime Back Wages and Liquidated Damages to 50 Employees

News Release: GAYLORD, MI – A federal judge has ordered Timberline South LLC – based in Gaylord, Michigan – and its manager Jim Payne to pay $878,874 in back wages and liquidated damages to 50 employees after finding the logging company and Payne violated the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor ...

U.S Department of Labor Investigation Results in Michigan Gas Station Paying $64,146 in Overtime Back Wages, Damages to 3 Employees

News Release: CANTON, MI – Canton Petroleum – a gas station and convenience store based in Canton, Michigan – will pay three employees $64,146 in unpaid overtime wages and liquidated damages following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation that found the company violated overtime and recordkeeping requirements of ...

Notice published by Labor Department on July 5

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

What did Labor Department publish on July 5?

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

Notice published on July 5 by Labor Department