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The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $1 million in grant funding to aid West Virginia residents impacted by severe storms in February 2025.
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US Department of Labor cites Georgia manufacturer for safety violations
A recent inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, did not implement necessary hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.
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Labor department finds child labor violations at Meadville facility
The U.S. Department of Labor has concluded investigations into a Meadville manufacturing company following an incident in May 2024 where a 16-year-old worker suffered a thumb tip amputation while operating a metal forming machine.
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Chavez-DeRemer highlights Anheuser-Busch's $300M investment & McDonald's workforce initiatives
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Columbus, Ohio, to discuss significant investments by Anheuser-Busch and McDonald's aimed at enhancing manufacturing and workforce development in the United States.
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Department of Labor recovers $1.4M in wages for workers from Cupertino Electric
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered over $1.4 million in back wages for 2,620 employees following an investigation into a San Jose-based electrical engineering and construction company.
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Labor department funds relief jobs for Tennessee post-Tropical Storm Helene
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $3.5 million to continue supporting disaster-relief employment and training for residents of Tennessee impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
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Labor Department funds relief jobs for Floridians after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $3.5 million to aid in disaster-relief employment and training for Florida residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
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Department of Labor promotes safety stand-down against falls in construction
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is promoting the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place from May 5-9, 2025.
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Department of Labor sues USPS over alleged wrongful termination in Texas
The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), alleging wrongful termination of a Texas employee.
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Secretary of Labor discusses workforce challenges during visit in Tucson
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Tucson to observe Pima Community College’s workforce development programs alongside Rep. Juan Ciscomani.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visits Denver to promote skilled trades and apprenticeship programs
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Denver on May 7 as part of her America at Work Tour.
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Labor Secretary supports Trump's fiscal budget focusing on American workers
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer expressed her support for President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 Discretionary Budget Request through an official statement.
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April 2025 jobs report reflects strong U.S. growth amid new policies
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer commented on the April 2025 Employment Situation Report, marking just over 100 days into President Trump's term.
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Department of Labor seeks janitorial workers owed $3.8M after wage violation case
The U.S. Department of Labor is in the process of locating hundreds of workers who are entitled to a portion of over $3.8 million in unpaid overtime wages.
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National Apprenticeship Day 2025 celebrated by Department of Labor with IAFF event
The U.S. Department of Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, marked National Apprenticeship Day by hosting a ceremonial signing event with the International Association of Fire Fighters.
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Labor Department releases updated independent contractor enforcement guidelines
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has released a field assistance bulletin to guide the enforcement of employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Department of Labor funds disaster-relief efforts and job training for Georgia's hurricane victims
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $2.7 million in grant funding aimed at facilitating disaster-relief efforts and providing employment and training services for residents of Georgia affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Labor department funds $4M for North Carolina disaster recovery jobs
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an allocation of $4 million to extend disaster-relief jobs and continue employment training for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer marks Trump's first 100 days with Central Valley visit
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited California’s Central Valley to acknowledge President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
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Department of Labor seeks input from Houston contractors for wage rate survey
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is seeking input from employers and stakeholders in the Southeast Texas building and heavy construction sectors to help set accurate prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.
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