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The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Iowa munitions manufacturer, US Department of Labor  reach settlement on back wages, reasonable accommodation for disabilities

News Release: MIDDLETOWN, Iowa – A munitions manufacturer for the U.S. Army in Iowa has agreed to pay two former security officers a total of $50,000 in back pay and other damages after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found American Ordnance LLC failed to accommodate them as required by the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.


The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Labor Department announces proposed delay in effective date of MSHA examinations rule

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a delay in the effective date of the final rule on Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines from May 23, 2017, to July 24, 2017.


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


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


US Department of Labor announces up to $36M to help recovery, clean-up efforts after severe storms batter northern California

News Release: WASHINGTON – Northern California paid a hefty toll for storms that brought heavy rain and snow in January 2017. The overabundance of moisture led to flooding and mudslides, the downing of large numbers of trees and power lines, and mass evacuations.


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


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


US Labor Department announces availability of $66M in grants to improve employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals

News Release: WASHINGTON – Young adults and adults who exit correctional systems have numerous and diverse challenges that hinder their ability to enter the workforce and achieve successful reentry into their community. Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $66 million in available funding to organizations to develop or expand programs to strengthen access to opportunity for these individuals.


US Labor Department announces delay in beryllium rule effective date

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a delay in the effective date of the rule titled “Occupational Exposure to Beryllium ,” from March 21, 2017, to May 20, 2017.


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


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


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Denison Job Corps Center launches apprenticeship for nursing assistants

News Release: DENISON, Iowa – The Denison Job Corps Center has launched a Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program that will give its students hands-on training and better prepare them for jobs in health care.


College, Job Corps team up for culinary arts apprenticeship

News Release: EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. – The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center has launched a Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program at William Jewell College in partnership with Fresh Ideas, a Missouri-based food-service provider.


Florida farm labor contractors, workers may register for free certification in Sebring, Immokalee

News Release: ATLANTA – The National Federal Farm Labor Certificate of Registration Unit will hold two mobile processing events in Florida to register farm labor contractors and employees. This free service is being offered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.


Disney reaches agreement on pay practices with US Department of Labor

News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Labor and two subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Co. have reached an agreement that will provide $3.8 million in back wages to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.