By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration announced today updated guidance for plan fiduciaries with respect to proxy voting. Specifically, the agency released Interpretive Bulletin 2016-01, which withdraws IB 2008-2 and reinstates earlier guidance related to such proxy voting, but with certain updates to clarify what the law requires of plan fiduciaries.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded an additional $5.5 million to help youth between the ages of 16 to 21 who are at risk of dropping out of public or alternative high school gain skills to serve their communities in justice careers. Six non-profit organizations received funding for pilot ...
By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON – Results from the First Responder Workforce Diversity study , conducted for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office by Coffey Consulting and their partners American Institutes for Research , were released today in an effort to identify promising practices that first responder agencies and organizations can leverage to increase the diversity of their workforces.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
News Release: MARATHON, Wis. –Federal safety inspectors found multiple woodworking machines at a Wisconsin lumber company lacked adequate safeguards and that workers were not properly trained in isolating energy to machines to prevent contact with operating parts during set-up, servicing and maintenance.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
News Release: NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed penalties of $274,934 to a New Philadelphia plastics manufacturer after its investigation of a second debilitating injury suffered by an employee in less than 18 months.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 28, 2016
News Release: DENVER – An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found that BNSF Railway Company violated federal law when it terminated a track inspector for insubordination after the employee reported railroad track defects to management.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. General Services Administration, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, today announced the issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP) — Phase I for a new DOL Headquarters.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. — For too long, a hard day's work for United Airlines' baggage handlers at Newark Liberty International Airport meant unnecessary pain and the risk of debilitating injuries caused by lifting customer baggage using awkward postures. From 2011 to January 2015, the airline's baggage handlers reported at least 622 musculoskeletal injuries.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: COLUMBUS, Wis. – A federal investigation prompted by the death of a 17-year-old worker at a Columbus metal fabrication facility has resulted in multiple safety and health violations.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: PASSAIC, N.J. – Fifty-five low-wage production workers who spend long work days sewing and loading mattresses at a Passaic mattress refurbishment company will soon receive their share of $292,998 in back wages and liquidated damages after the company entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 27, 2016
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 23, 2016
The US Labor Department published a five page uncategorized document on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 23, 2016
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 23, 2016
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 23, 2016
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 22, 2016
News Release: MOLINE, Ill. – Under terms of a settlement agreement, a pipefitter previously employed by John Deere will receive a total of $204,315 in back wages and “front pay” and $70,685 in other damages.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 22, 2016
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
