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The US Labor Department published an eight page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor announces over $72M in grants to improve employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals

News Release: WASHINGTON – When individuals exit correctional systems, they face a variety of challenges that inhibit their ability to reenter the workforce and their community. Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $72,797,326 in grant funds to be awarded to 32 programs to strengthen access to opportunity for these individuals.


US Labor Department sends Request for Information  on overtime rule to Office of Management and Budget

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has sent a Request for Information related to the overtime rule to the Office of Management and Budget for its review. When published, the RFI offers the opportunity for the public to comment.


US Labor Department’s OSHA proposes to delay compliance date  for electronically submitting injury, illness reports

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today proposed a delay in the electronic reporting compliance date of the rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses , from July 1, 2017, to Dec. 1, 2017. The proposed delay will allow OSHA an opportunity to further review and consider the rule.


US Department of Labor program for federal workers’  compensation to monitor opioid prescription usage

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has begun instituting procedures aimed at monitoring and managing opioid prescription usage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. OWCP’s Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation provides benefits for federal employees who sustain a workplace injury or illness.


US Department of Labor reinstates Wage and Hour opinion letters

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor will reinstate the issuance of opinion letters, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta announced today. The action allows the department’s Wage and Hour Division to use opinion letters as one of its methods for providing guidance to covered employers and employees.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Summer’s here – and the time is right for: ‘Water, Rest and Shade’

News Release: WASHINGTON – Summer has begun and it brings hot weather – and potentially dangerous work conditions. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers to take precautions to stay safe before a heatwave begins.


US Labor Department’s OSHA publishes proposed rule on beryllium exposure

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a proposed rule that would modify the agency’s recent beryllium standards for the construction and shipyard sectors. Representatives of the shipyards and construction industries, as well as members ...


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


NYC parking garage operator modifies payroll practices in agreement reached with US Department of Labor

News Release: NEW YORK – A company that operates 138 parking garages in New York City and surrounding areas has paid $296,836 in back wages for 1,164 employees and amended its payroll practices to align with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor.


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


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


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


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


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