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U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Virginia this week as part of her "America at Work" listening tour, focusing on job training programs and workforce development initiatives in the state.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer criticizes BLS after major job growth revision
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer responded to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary annual benchmark revision, which indicated a downward adjustment in nonfarm payroll data by 911,000 jobs for the 12 months ending March...
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Labor, Education Departments launch integrated portal for federal workforce program administration
The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education have announced new steps to integrate federal workforce development programs.
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Judge orders roofing firm to pay nearly $2M after unpaid overtime violations
A federal court has ordered Northern California Nail Co. Inc., a roofing contractor based in Livermore, and its owners to pay nearly $2 million in back wages and damages to 158 workers.
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US Department of Labor's review board updates website for worker appeals
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board has announced significant updates to its website aimed at increasing transparency and making it easier for the public to understand its processes and procedures.
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US Department of Labor cites tree service after fatal woodchipper incident
A tree service contractor based in Port Saint Lucie has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor following a fatal workplace incident in Boynton Beach earlier this year.
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Department of Labor recovers back wages for Aurora restaurant workers after FLSA violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $107,300 in back wages for 27 employees at Pearl of Siam, a Thai restaurant in Aurora, Colorado.
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United States seeks review by Mexico over alleged worker rights violations at Alimentos Grole
The United States has initiated a review under the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) concerning alleged violations of workers’ rights at Alimentos Grole, S.A. de C.V., a facility in Ciudad...
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Labor Department proposes rule requiring states share data to fight unemployment fraud
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule aimed at addressing fraud in unemployment compensation programs.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes six-state New England tour highlighting workforce development
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer concluded a six-state tour across New England as part of the department’s America at Work listening initiative.
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US Department of Labor partners with MEJA Construction on safety for Georgia school projects
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has entered into two strategic partnerships with MEJA Construction Inc. to promote safety and health during major construction projects in Henry and Clayton counties.
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US Department of Labor issues guidance on using WIOA funds for AI workforce training
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has released new guidance to states on using Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants to support artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and training in the public...
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Federal court orders Grimmway Enterprises to pay $427K over labor law violations
A federal court has ordered Grimmway Enterprises Inc., a major agricultural company based in California, to pay $427,456 in back wages and penalties after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found violations of the H-2A agricultural...
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US government expands measures against Chinese imports tied to forced labor
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and including the U.S. Department of Labor, has introduced a new strategy to strengthen enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
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US Department of Labor offers up to $250K for mine safety education grants
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grant funding aimed at supporting education and training initiatives for the nation’s mining community.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer marks midpoint on nationwide listening tour
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has reached the halfway point of her 50-state “America at Work” listening tour, with recent visits to Illinois and Minnesota.
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US Department of Labor offers $10.5M in grants for mine safety training
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will make $10.5 million in grant funding available for mine safety training across the United States.
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US Labor Department cites Cooperative Laundry after worker injury in Kearny
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited KNY 26671 LLC, operating as Cooperative Laundry, for workplace safety violations following an employee injury at its facility in Kearny, New Jersey.
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U.S. Department of Labor offers $30M in grants for workforce training in key industries
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced up to $30 million in funding for the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant program, which aims to address workforce needs across the country.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes four-state 'America at Work' tour focused on jobs
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has completed a tour through Idaho, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming as part of her “America at Work” listening initiative.
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