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Foxx Joins Republicans in Demanding Answers on Biden’s Voting Executive Order
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US Department of Labor recovers nearly $9K in back wages as Lake City senior assisted living facility denies overtime, wrongly terminates worker
US Department of Labor recovers nearly $9K in back wages as Lake City senior assisted living facility denies overtime, wrongly terminates worker
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“LGBTQI+ DATA INCLUSION ACT” published by the Congressional Record on June 23
The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “LGBTQI+ DATA INCLUSION ACT” on June 23.
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US Department of Labor signs partnership to promote construction safety during renovation of St. Louis’ historic Butler Brothers Building
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Recognizing the importance of planning, preparing and training for safety on the job site, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, PARIC Corp., local labor unions and project developer Oliver Street Partners LLC have signed a strategic partnership to promote worker safety and health during the historic renovation of the Butler Brothers Building project in downtown St. Louis.
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OSHA reminds fireworks/pyrotechnics industry to put worker, safety first in advance of July 4 celebrations
News Release: WASHINGTON - As Independence Day approaches, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges employers in the fireworks and pyrotechnics industry to be vigilant and protect workers from hazards while manufacturing, storing, transporting, displaying and selling fireworks for public events.
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US Labor Department, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association renew alliance to promote workplace safety in grain industry
News Release: MADISON, WI ‒ Recognizing the need to continue fostering safe industry work practices and educate employers and workers on the industry’s deadly hazards, the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has renewed its alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration offices in Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and Milwaukee. Signed June 27, 2022, the five-year renewal continues an alliance first signed in May 2020.
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US Department of Labor signs partnership to promote construction safety, during renovation of St. Louis’ historic Butler Brothers Building
News Release: US Department of Labor signs partnership to promote construction safety
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Independent Home Care of Michigan liable for unpaid overtime violations, 'ensuring employers comply with the law'
On May 17, Independent Home Care of Michigan, LLC, and owners Mary Clark and Kathryn Flick were found liable to pay 23 home health care workers after a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division investigation determined the company was in violation of overtime wages.
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US Department of Labor cites 2 contractors after electricianpreparing job bid suffers fatal fall at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry
News Release: PEORIA, IL - Federal workplace safety inspectors investigating the fatal fall of a 50-year-old journeyman electrician at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry have determined that the lead contractor and a nested Caterpillar electrical contractor exposed workers to fall hazards.
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US Department of Labor recovers $276K in back wages from North Carolina pizza chain that denied minimum wage, overtime to 63 workers
US Department of Labor recovers $276K in back wages from North Carolina pizza chain that denied minimum wage, overtime to 63 workers
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US Department of Labor recovers $106K in back wages for 16 Harrisburg restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations
US Department of Labor recovers $106K in back wages for 16 Harrisburg restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations
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Violations found at five locations prompt Wendy’s franchisee to take corrective actions at its 83 Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey restaurants
Violations found at five locations prompt Wendy’s franchisee to take corrective actions at its 83 Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey restaurants
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US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits
US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits
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US Department of Labor recovers $348K in back wages, liquidated damages for 144 Arizona construction workers willfully denied overtime pay
US Department of Labor recovers $348K in back wages, liquidated damages for 144 Arizona construction workers willfully denied overtime pay
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Federal court sentences former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219K from employee benefit plan, union funds to 8 months home confinement
Federal court sentences former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219K from employee benefit plan, union funds to 8 months home confinement
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US Labor Department, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association renew alliance to promote workplace safety in grain industry
News Release: MADISON, WI ‒ Recognizing the need to continue fostering safe industry work practices and educate employers and workers on the industry’s deadly hazards, the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has renewed its alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration offices in Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and Milwaukee. Signed June 27, 2022, the five-year renewal continues an alliance first signed in May 2020.
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Court sentences Ohio businessman to 2 years in prison for failing to forward federal payroll taxes, stealing workers’ healthcare contributions
Court sentences Ohio businessman to 2 years in prison for failing to forward federal payroll taxes, stealing workers’ healthcare contributions
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Federal court sentences Florida pharmacy owner to pay $865K in restitution after US Department of Labor finds healthcare fraud
Federal court sentences Florida pharmacy owner to pay $865K in restitution after US Department of Labor finds healthcare fraud
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US Department of Labor awards more than $18M in grants to address disparities in delivery of unemployment benefits, services in 7 states
US Department of Labor awards more than $18M in grants to address disparities in delivery of unemployment benefits, services in 7 states
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US Department of Labor issues guidance, announces FY22 funding allotments for state foreign labor certification activities
US Department of Labor issues guidance, announces FY22 funding allotments for state foreign labor certification activities
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