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The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: “Today, we honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his historic efforts to advance the fundamental American ideals of liberty and justice for all. As the Department of Labor observes Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we remember Dr. King’s words: ‘Whatever your life’s work is, do it well.’”


The US Labor Department published a two page uncategorized document on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Court Orders Illinois Business Owner to Restore Losses To Retirement Plan and Trust After Fiduciary Violations

News Release: CHICAGO, IL – Following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered a judgment requiring Michael Lewis, former president of Acme Orthotics and Prosthetic Laboratories Inc., to restore $128,535.75 in losses owed to the company’s Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan and Trust (“Plan”).


California Drywall Company Pays $944,000  In Back Wages and Damages for Overtime Violations

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, a Riverside, California, company has paid $944,000 in back wages and damages to 1,069 employees working as drywall installers and painters. The investigation found that the employees routinely worked more than 40 hours per week without receiving any required overtime pay.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Jersey Manufacturer  For Continued Safety Violations

News Release: PENNSAUKEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Aruvil International Inc. for multiple safety violations at its Pennsauken facility. The chain-link fencing manufacturer faces $199,996 in proposed penalties.


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


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Rural Prosperity

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s remarks on encouraging rural prosperity: “President Trump’s commitment to reducing the barriers that stand in the way of rural development is already having an impact. For instance, ...


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


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Decision on April 1, 2018, Applicability of Final Rule Amending Claims Procedure for Disability Benefit Plans

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today its decision for April 1, 2018, as the applicability date for employee benefit plans to comply with a final rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) that will give America’s workers new procedural protections when dealing with plan fiduciaries and insurance providers who deny their claims for disability benefits.


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

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the December 2017 Employment Situation report: “December’s jobs report shows steady growth with 148,000 jobs created. The unemployment rate remains at 4.1%, a 17-year low.


OSHA Cites Schnabel Foundation Company, Proposes $212,396 in Penalties

News Release: ANDOVER, MA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Schnabel Foundation Company for failing to protect employees against crushing hazards while they installed permanent foundation supports beneath the Woburn Public Library. The company faces $212,396 in proposed penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Urges Employees and Employers Engaged In Snow Removal and Cleanup to Be Aware of Potential Hazards

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – With this week’s massive winter storm and frigid temperatures severely impacting the East Coast, the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is urging all those involved in snow removal and cleanup to take precautions and focus on safety.


U.S. Department of Labor Imposes Maximum Fines on Motion Picture Company for Failing to Adequately Protect From Fall Hazards

News Release: SENOIA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Stalwart Films LLC for failing to protect employees from fall hazards while filming the television show, “The Walking Dead.” OSHA issued a serious citation and proposed penalties totaling the maximum ...