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A local fire department’s referral after responding to 13 fires at a Clayton, Ohio, auto parts manufacturer over two years led to 10 citations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Three Men Arrested in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Conspiracy

Three Men Arrested in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Conspiracy
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Scranton Doctor Sentenced To 140 Months’ Imprisonment For Unlawfully Prescribing Controlled Substances And Health Care Fraud

Scranton Doctor Sentenced To 140 Months’ Imprisonment For Unlawfully Prescribing Controlled Substances And Health Care Fraud
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Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty to Over $1.2 Million in PPP Fraud

Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty to Over $1.2 Million in PPP Fraud
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CASE UPDATE: CAREGIVER PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED CLIENTS’ PERSONAL INFORMATION TO GET NEARLY $90K IN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

CASE UPDATE: CAREGIVER PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED CLIENTS’ PERSONAL INFORMATION TO GET NEARLY $90K IN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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Former State Employee Pleads Guilty in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Case

Former State Employee Pleads Guilty in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Case
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Florida Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $1 Million in Unemployment Benefits and COVID-19 Loan

Florida Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $1 Million in Unemployment Benefits and COVID-19 Loan
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US Department of Labor sues former Albany restaurant owner, operator to end retaliation against workers who filed wage lawsuit

US Department of Labor sues former Albany restaurant owner, operator to end retaliation against workers who filed wage lawsuit
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US Department of Labor reminds recovery, clean-up, rebuild employers, workers: worker protections, employer responsibilities cannot be uprooted

US Department of Labor reminds recovery, clean-up, rebuild employers, workers: worker protections, employer responsibilities cannot be uprooted
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US Department of Labor sues former Albany restaurant owner, operator to end retaliation against workers who filed wage lawsuit

US Department of Labor sues former Albany restaurant owner, operator to end retaliation against workers who filed wage lawsuit
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US Department of Labor spotlights employer readiness, new resources, rights of workers during Disaster Preparedness Month

US Department of Labor spotlights employer readiness, new resources, rights of workers during Disaster Preparedness Month
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To kick off Natural Disaster Preparedness Month the US Department of Labor reminds workers of federal labor law protections, employers about responsibilities amidst the peak of storm season

To kick off Natural Disaster Preparedness Month the US Department of Labor reminds workers of federal labor law protections, employers about responsibilities amidst the peak of storm season
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US Labor Department investigation finds child labor violations at 3 Dunkin’ locations in Pennsylvania, affecting 39 minors

US Labor Department investigation finds child labor violations at 3 Dunkin’ locations in Pennsylvania, affecting 39 minors
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US Department of Labor recovers more than $90K in overtime back wages for 14 Austin-area pizzeria workers; finds child labor violations

US Department of Labor recovers more than $90K in overtime back wages for 14 Austin-area pizzeria workers; finds child labor violations
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South Carolina Burger King franchisee to make enterprise-wide changes after US Department of Labor finds child labor violations at 9 restaurants

South Carolina Burger King franchisee to make enterprise-wide changes after US Department of Labor finds child labor violations at 9 restaurants
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US Department of Labor recovers $67K in back pay for 29 workers after Akron employer fails to meet payroll for more than two months

US Department of Labor recovers $67K in back pay for 29 workers after Akron employer fails to meet payroll for more than two months
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US Department of Labor recovers $44K in back wages for 25 workers after Panama City vacation rental provider denied them overtime pay

US Department of Labor recovers $44K in back wages for 25 workers after Panama City vacation rental provider denied them overtime pay
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Missouri steakhouse’s wage violations lead US Department of Labor to recover $171K for 75 workers denied tips, overtime, minimum wages

Missouri steakhouse’s wage violations lead US Department of Labor to recover $171K for 75 workers denied tips, overtime, minimum wages
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US Department of Labor will hold hearing on proposed amendment to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Exemption

US Department of Labor will hold hearing on proposed amendment to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Exemption
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US Department of Labor sues former hospital CEO who failed to forward plan contributions, caused cancellation of employees’ health insurance

US Department of Labor sues former hospital CEO who failed to forward plan contributions, caused cancellation of employees’ health insurance
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