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News Release: WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) today issued a two-year extension of its enforcement moratorium relating to the affirmative obligations of TRICARE providers. This moratorium has been in effect for four years, and will now expire on May 7, 2021; it will also now apply to Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Program providers.

U.S. Department of Labor and Industry Representatives Partner To Address Trenching Hazards in North Dakota

News Release: BISMARCK, ND – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and several safety stakeholder organizations recently signed an alliance with North Dakota employers and employees to reduce exposure to trenching and excavation-related hazards.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Wisconsin Battery Company For Exposing Employees to Lead, Other Hazards

News Release: MILWAUKEE, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited C & D Technologies Inc. for exposing employees to lead and failing to implement an effective lead management program. The Milwaukee battery manufacturer faces proposed penalties of $147,822 for two repeated and six serious violations.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in McDonalds’ Franchisee Paying Penalties to Resolve Child Labor Violations Found at 11 New Jersey Locations

News Release: CENTRAL VALLEY, NY – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), McDonalds’ franchisee S&P Enterprises Inc. has paid $8,829 in penalties to resolve child labor violations in 11 northern New Jersey locations. WHD’s Northern New Jersey District Office determined ...

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Colorado Company Paying $59,701 in Back Wages and Penalties

News Release: WINDSOR, CO – As a result of a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, Coloscapes Concrete Inc. has paid $21,750 in back wages and $31,496 in civil money penalties to settle H-2B non-immigrant visa program violations, as well as $6,454 to resolve overtime and recordkeeping violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Notice published on May 17 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Former Owners of Florida Substance Abuse Recovery Center’s Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay $4,045,364 in Restitution for Healthcare Fraud

News Release: DELRAY BEACH, FL – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has sentenced the owners of Angel’s Recovery - a Delray Beach substance abuse recovery residence - to prison and ordered them to pay $4,045,364 in restitution after a federal investigation found that they had defrauded healthcare ...

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in U.S. District Court Ordering Oklahoma Restaurant to Pay $335,687 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma has ordered Meers Store & Restaurant Inc. and owner Margaret Maranto to pay $335,687 in back wages and liquidated damages to 84 employees for willful ...

After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation, Federal Court Orders Arizona Janitorial Company to Pay $384,869 in Back Wages and Civil Penalties

News Release: PHOENIX, AZ – Following a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona has ordered Synergy Commercial Service LLC and owner Eduardo Bernal to pay $351,869 in back wages and liquidated damages to 136 employees for minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court also ordered the Gilbert-based janitorial company to pay $33,000 in civil money penalties.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Massachusetts Stone Fabricator Paying $144,199 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages to 20 Employees

By Labor Gazette | May 16, 2018

News Release: BOSTON, MA – Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Onyx Marble & Granite LLC and owners Jose Moraes and Poliana Moraes will pay a total of $144,199 in back wages and liquidated damages to 20 employees to resolve violations of the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Labor Department publishes notice on May 15

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Labor Department on May 15

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Labor Department publish on May 15?

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Department of Labor Enters into Consent Judgment Permanently Enjoining Former Benefits Administrator after Pension Plan Theft Uncovered

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, AL – Following a civil investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama entered a consent judgment between the U.S. Department of Labor and Brandi Box Stephens, a former benefits ...

U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes Pennsylvania Manufacturer For Excellence in Workplace Safety and Health

News Release: GRATZ, PA - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has certified MI Windows and Doors’ manufacturing facility in Gratz, Pennsylvania, as a Star worksite, OSHA’s highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health excellence.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Alabama Framing Contractor Paying $110,641 in Back Wages, Damages and Penalties

News Release: MEMPHIS, TN – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, JPO Contractors Inc. will pay $90,904 in back wages and liquidated damages to 43 employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). WHD also assessed the contractor a civil penalty of $19,737 for willful and repeat violations.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Recovers $46,295 for Employees at Two Sacramento Residential Care Home

News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), residential care home operator of two Sacramento area facilities Golden Berry Inc. will pay $46,295 to six employees to resolve minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Compliance Seminar on Prevailing Wage Requirements for Federal Construction and Service Contracts