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US Department of Labor files lawsuit to recover back wages, damages from Minneapolis-area home healthcare provider who denied workers overtime
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Court requires Pittsburgh home care agency to pay $1.4M in back wages, damages, to 218 workers after federal investigation finds overtime violations

Court requires Pittsburgh home care agency to pay $1.4M in back wages, damages, to 218 workers after federal investigation finds overtime violations
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US Department of Labor recovers $44K after investigation finds Idaho farms underpaid migrant farmworkers, provided substandard housing

US Department of Labor recovers $44K after investigation finds Idaho farms underpaid migrant farmworkers, provided substandard housing
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Investigation finds Western New York home healthcare agency failed to comply with federal overtime law, recovers $228K for 260 workers

Investigation finds Western New York home healthcare agency failed to comply with federal overtime law, recovers $228K for 260 workers
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US Department of Labor finds e-commerce warehouse operator owes more than $1M in back wages to 995 workers in Kentucky, California

US Department of Labor finds e-commerce warehouse operator owes more than $1M in back wages to 995 workers in Kentucky, California
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US Department of Labor begins initiative highlighting maternal health, workplace protections for expectant, new mothers in August

US Department of Labor begins initiative highlighting maternal health, workplace protections for expectant, new mothers in August
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Investigation recovers $246K in back wages for 306 painters, drywall workers denied overtime by misclassification as independent contractors

Investigation recovers $246K in back wages for 306 painters, drywall workers denied overtime by misclassification as independent contractors
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US Department of Labor investigation recovers $229K in missed payroll, overtime wages for 809 misclassified construction workers in New Orleans

US Department of Labor investigation recovers $229K in missed payroll, overtime wages for 809 misclassified construction workers in New Orleans
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US Department of Labor recovers more than $374K in back wages, damages for 62 workers after Cleveland construction contractor denies overtime

US Department of Labor recovers more than $374K in back wages, damages for 62 workers after Cleveland construction contractor denies overtime
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PBGC's Karen Morris Named General Counsel

PBGC's Karen Morris Named General Counsel
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GCIU Local 119B Plan to Receive SFA

GCIU Local 119B Plan to Receive SFA
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US Department of Labor awards $960K to assist clean-up, recovery after northern California’s 2020 wildfires

US Department of Labor awards $960K to assist clean-up, recovery after northern California’s 2020 wildfires
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OSHA updates investigations manual for handling retaliation complaints under whistleblower statutes

OSHA updates investigations manual for handling retaliation complaints under whistleblower statutes
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Baton Rouge car wash, oil change, convenience store operator cited after federal workplace safety investigation into stabbing of assistant manager

Baton Rouge car wash, oil change, convenience store operator cited after federal workplace safety investigation into stabbing of assistant manager
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US Department of Labor reopens comment period on OSHA’s proposal to reconsider, revoke final approval of Arizona State Plan for Occupational Safety and Health

US Department of Labor reopens comment period on OSHA’s proposal to reconsider, revoke final approval of Arizona State Plan for Occupational Safety and Health
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US Department of Labor, American Staffing Association sign Ambassador Alliance to continue protecting temporary workers' safety, health

US Department of Labor, American Staffing Association sign Ambassador Alliance to continue protecting temporary workers' safety, health
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US Department of Labor orders Louisiana helicopter ambulance service to reinstate Utah pilot who refused to fly in hazardous conditions

US Department of Labor orders Louisiana helicopter ambulance service to reinstate Utah pilot who refused to fly in hazardous conditions
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Federal judge affirms US Department of Labor finding that Colorado acute psychiatric treatment facility exposed employees to workplace violence

Federal judge affirms US Department of Labor finding that Colorado acute psychiatric treatment facility exposed employees to workplace violence
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US Department of Labor partners with Ryan Companies, Colorado State University to ensure worker safety at Loveland construction project

US Department of Labor partners with Ryan Companies, Colorado State University to ensure worker safety at Loveland construction project
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Investigation finds Jacksonville wood crate, pallet company’s history of violations continues, employees exposed to machine, other hazards

Investigation finds Jacksonville wood crate, pallet company’s history of violations continues, employees exposed to machine, other hazards
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