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U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies When Interns Working at For-Profit Employers Are Subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – On Dec. 19, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit became the fourth federal appellate court to expressly reject the U.S. Department of Labor’s six-part test for determining whether interns and students are employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department ...


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposal to Expand Access to Healthcare Through Small Business Health Plans

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to expand the opportunity to offer employment-based health insurance to small businesses through Small Business Health Plans, also known as Association Health Plans.


Georgia Safety Stand-Down Focuses on Winter Weather Hazards

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 are partnering to sponsor a week-long campaign to reinforce the importance of workplace safety during the winter months. The cold weather Safety Stand-Down is scheduled for the week of Jan. 22-26, 2018. Events will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. EST.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


OSHA, Miron Construction, and 23 Contractors Partner for Safety  on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Dorm Renovation Project

News Release: EAU CLAIRE, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Miron Construction Company Inc. have signed a strategic partnership to promote worker safety and health on the dormitory renovation project at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


OSHA and Ironworkers Partner to Provide Outreach and  Protect Construction Employees on Jobsites

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed an alliance to promote employee safety and health with the North Central States District Council of Ironworkers, the Ironworkers District Council of St. Louis and Vicinity, and Iowa OSHA.


Tacoma Property Management Company to Pay $255,793 in Back Wages To Employees in U.S. Department of Labor Agreement

News Release: SEATTLE, WA – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with a Tacoma property management company that requires the employer to pay 71 employees $255,793 in back wages to resolve Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations.


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta  On Human Trafficking Awareness Month

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the start of Human Trafficking Awareness Month: “During this month, we shine a light on the offenses of human trafficking and modern slavery, and recommit to ending practices that harm individuals, families, and ...


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.