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


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


New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice in Connection with U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Investigation, and Lawsuit

News Release: CONCORD, NH – A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of obstruction of justice in connection with a U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour investigation and litigation. It is believed to be the first federal criminal prosecution arising from a Department wage and hour investigation in New Hampshire.


New Haven Building Trades and Dimeo Construction Partner with U.S. Department of Labor to Promote Employee and Workplace Safety

News Release: NEW HAVEN, CT – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Connecticut Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (CONN-OSHA), New Haven Building Trades, and Dimeo Construction Company, have established a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety and health, and educate employees on construction hazards during construction of a new science building in New Haven.


Vinyl Floor Manufacturer Faces $514,236 in Penalties for Safety Violations

News Release: FOSTORIA, OH – Nox US LLC, an Ohio manufacturer of luxury vinyl tile, faces $514,236 in proposed penalties after inspectors from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company for machine safety violations.


Pennsylvania Manufacturer to Pay $377,144 to 47 Employees Following Investigation by U.S. Department of Labor

News Release: ATGLEN, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor and a Pennsylvania manufacturing company reached an agreement to resolve alleged overtime, recordkeeping, and child labor violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


West Virginia Nursing Home Operator to Pay $123,680 in Back Wages, Damages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: CHARLESTON, WV – The U.S. Department of Labor and a West Virginia nursing home and rehabilitation company have reached an agreement to resolve alleged overtime violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


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


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


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


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


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Tax Reform Passage

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today in response to Congressional approval of tax reform legislation: “Passage of tax reform is welcome news for American workers, job seekers, and job creators. We’ve seen strong job growth since President Trump ...


Statement from OSHA Regarding Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries reports there were 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a 7-percent increase from 2015. The fatal injury rate also increased from 3.4 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2015 to 3.6 in 2016.


U.S. Labor Department and Bartlett Grain Reach Comprehensive  Settlement Agreement to Improve Safety at 20 Facilities in 6 States

News Release: ATCHISON, KS – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Bartlett Grain Company LP have signed a comprehensive settlement requiring the company to implement safeguards, training, and audit procedures at its 20 grain handling facilities in six states.


Security Company to Pay $277,306 in Back Wages  After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: LOUISVILLE, KY – American Security Programs Inc., a security service providing armed guards, will pay $277,306 in back wages to 61 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the company violated the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standard Act (CWHSSA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Dec. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Dec. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a five page notice on Dec. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.