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News Release: MADISON, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), engineering company AECOM, the Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Program, and the Southern Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council have signed a strategic partnership to promote worker safety and health during expansion of the Riverside Energy Center in Beloit.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in San Diego Restaurant Paying Penalties for Child Labor Violations

News Release: SAN DIEGO, CA – A San Diego Chuck E. Cheese restaurant will pay $3,928 in penalties after investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found the restaurant employed minors in violation of the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in New Jersey Gas Station Owner Paying $132,735 in Back Wages

News Release: WEST ORANGE, NJ – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Elias and Katia LLC – owner of a West Orange, New Jersey, Exxon gas station – has paid $132,735 in back wages to 13 attendants to resolve violations of the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Notice published by Labor Department on June 22

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Five New Members Appointed to the 2018 ERISA Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Department of Labor announced the appointments of five new members as well as chair and vice chair to the 2018 Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans , known as the ERISA Advisory Council.

Notice published on June 21 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 21

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Labor Department publish on June 21?

The US Labor Department published a five page rule on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Florida Utility Contractor for Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Douglas N. Higgins Inc., a South Florida utility contractor, for exposing employees to cave-in and other hazards at a Naples worksite. The company faces $18,659 in proposed penalties.

U.S. Department of Labor and Montana Contractor Compensation Fund Sign Alliance to Promote Workplace Safety

News Release: BILLINGS, MT – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Montana Contractor Compensation Fund (MCCF) have signed an alliance to protect employees from construction industry hazards. MCCF is a group insurance company formed by the Montana Contractors Association to help control workers' compensation costs.

Michigan Ski Resort to Pay $60,500 in Back Wages and Penalties for Violations of Foreign Visa Program and Child Labor Laws

News Release: IRON RIVER, MI – The U.S. Department of Labor has found Michigan ski resort Ski Brule Inc. in violation of the labor provisions of the H-2B temporary visa program and the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) after an investigation by the Department's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) ...

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Federal Court Ordering West Virginia Company to Pay $1,635,804 in Back Wages, Damages

News Release: BRIDGEPORT, WV – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia has ordered Fire & Safety Investigation Consulting Services LLC, based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and its owner Christopher Harris to pay 70 employees $817,902 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages.

Tennessee Manufacturer Pays $50,000 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: JACKSON, TN – The U.S. Department of Labor and Tennessee faucet manufacturer Delta Faucet Co. have reached a settlement to resolve alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) after the company terminated an employee for exercising his right to take time off to care for a family member. Delta Faucet Co. has paid the former employee $50,000 in back wages and liquidated damages.

Proposed rule published by Labor Department on June 20

The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

President Donald J. Trump Helps Millions of Americans Employed By Small Businesses Gain Access to Quality, Affordable Health Coverage

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor is helping millions of working Americans gain access to quality, affordable health insurance for themselves and their families.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Amarillo Meat Market and Restaurant Paying $74,388 to Resolve Overtime and Child Law Violations and Penalties

News Release: AMARILLO, TX – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Carniceria La Popular Inc. has paid $34,319 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to resolve overtime and recordkeeping violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). WHD also assessed $5,750 in civil money penalties for child labor violations.

What did Labor Department publish on June 19?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on June 19 by Labor Department