Labor Secretary Su comments on September jobs report showing economic growth

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a conciliation agreement with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. to address alleged gender pay discrimination at its Newark, Delaware facility. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) conducted a compliance review and found that, starting January 1, 2020, female system engineers were paid less than their male counterparts in similar roles at the laboratory diagnostics manufacturing center.

As the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a reminder to employers involved in disaster recovery about their obligations to pay proper wages to workers. The department's Wage and Hour Division offers resources, including a natural disaster compliance assistance toolkit, aimed at helping both workers and employers understand their rights and responsibilities.

A federal investigation has determined that a North Dakota railroad company unlawfully retaliated against an employee who reported an injury and raised safety concerns. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted the investigation following a complaint by an Enderlin-based claims representative of Soo Line Railroad Co.

Chemical manufacturer AB Specialty Silicones LLC is set to pay $1.3 million in penalties following a fatal explosion at its Waukegan plant in May 2019, which resulted in the deaths of four workers. This settlement comes after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed that the company failed to ensure compliance with electrical equipment standards and used propane-powered forklifts for transporting flammable liquids.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the launch of a regional emphasis program through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to improve worker safety in the grain handling industry. This initiative addresses ongoing concerns about preventable injuries and hazards affecting workers in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the distribution of $1 million in grants to seven organizations across five states. These funds aim to support education and training initiatives designed to identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in mines.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $6 million in grants aimed at increasing the participation of women in pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, as well as nontraditional occupations. These funds are intended to support training initiatives across eight states and the District of Columbia, focusing on skilled building trades, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development have initiated a joint strategic enforcement initiative to address violations of federal and state child labor laws. This effort aims to prevent children from working in hazardous jobs, which is a priority for both agencies.

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su has issued a statement regarding the ongoing negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has restructured its regional operations, creating a new region based in Birmingham to improve services in several southeastern states. This change aims to better protect workers and educate employers as businesses expand and workforces grow.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has completed a restructuring of its regional operations. This initiative includes the creation of a new region based in Birmingham, which will serve Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Florida Panhandle.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $20 million in grants aimed at national out-of-school time organizations. These funds are intended to expand local work-based learning opportunities, job training, and career pathways for underserved youth during after-school hours and summer periods.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has completed a restructuring of its regional operations, aiming to enhance worker protection and employer education in expanding businesses and growing workforces across several southeastern states.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced it completed impact inspections at 14 mines across 10 states in August 2024, issuing a total of 253 violations.

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $154,009 in back wages and liquidated damages from an international plastics manufacturer that failed to include bonus payments when calculating overtime for 743 workers.