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US Department of Labor announces programs to support Biden-Harris administration’s Justice40 initiative
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US Department of Labor to fuel Registered Apprenticeships’ growth with ApprenticeshipUSA branding effort, public conversations

US Department of Labor to fuel Registered Apprenticeships’ growth with ApprenticeshipUSA branding effort, public conversations
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Maryland contractor continues to expose workers to falls from elevation, construction's deadliest hazard, this time at Pennsylvania worksite

Maryland contractor continues to expose workers to falls from elevation, construction's deadliest hazard, this time at Pennsylvania worksite
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Labor Department discusses Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Labor Department's initial approval gives Massachusetts' State Plan responsibility for protecting safety, health of public workers

US Labor Department's initial approval gives Massachusetts' State Plan responsibility for protecting safety, health of public workers
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US Department of Labor launches 5-year initiative in Mid-Atlantic states to reduce worker injuries, illnesses in warehousing, storage, distribution yards

US Department of Labor launches 5-year initiative in Mid-Atlantic states to reduce worker injuries, illnesses in warehousing, storage, distribution yards
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Labor Department discusses UL LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor cites Phoenix-area event facility operator for safety failures after investigation of worker’s fatal injuries

US Department of Labor cites Phoenix-area event facility operator for safety failures after investigation of worker’s fatal injuries
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Tampa Marco’s Pizza franchisee pays nearly $8K in penalties after allowing 15-year-olds to work outside permitted hours, engage in hazardous duties

News Release: Employer: American Pizza Empire LLC Marco’s Pizza 5918 Providence Road Riverview, FL 33578 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found American Pizza Empire LLC - operating as Marcos Pizza in Riverview - allowed three, 15-year-old workers to work ...
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Profits over people: Federal safety inspectors find 3 more Dollar General stores habitually disregarding workplace safety, risking employees' lives

Profits over people: Federal safety inspectors find 3 more Dollar General stores habitually disregarding workplace safety, risking employees' lives
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Labor Department discusses Eurofins Electrical and Electronic Testing NA, Inc. a/k/a MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor cites New Jersey-based packaging manufacturer for 25 violations after investigation of Ohio worker's 2nd-degree burns

US Department of Labor cites New Jersey-based packaging manufacturer for 25 violations after investigation of Ohio worker's 2nd-degree burns
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Despite 13 citations since 2015, investigations into two meat cutters’ amputation injuries find Fiesta Mart again failed to protect employees

Despite 13 citations since 2015, investigations into two meat cutters’ amputation injuries find Fiesta Mart again failed to protect employees
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Labor Department discusses Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Certificate of Electrical Training on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor recovers $92K in overtime back pay, damages for 18 workers at Indianapolis grocer’s three locations

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $92,326 in back wages and liquidated damages for 18 workers whose employer paid them a fixed weekly rate to stock shelves, serve customers at meat counters and operate cash registers at three LaCanasta Grocery stores in Indianapolis.
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Scott Announces Support for Inflation Reduction Act

Scott Announces Support for Inflation Reduction Act
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New Watchdog Report: ED Needs to Streamline Process for Students Impacted by School Closures

New Watchdog Report: ED Needs to Streamline Process for Students Impacted by School Closures
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Operation Fresh Start is Rotten Policy

Operation Fresh Start is Rotten Policy
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Foxx Calls for Hearing Following Reports of NLRB Misconduct

Foxx Calls for Hearing Following Reports of NLRB Misconduct
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Foxx to ED: You Don’t Have the Authority

Foxx to ED: You Don’t Have the Authority
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