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The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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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 reminds Dakota employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

US Department of Labor reminds Dakota employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
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US Department of Labor reminds Midwest employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

US Department of Labor reminds Midwest employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
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US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region’s employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region’s employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
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US Department of Labor reminds Midwest employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in a hot environment - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious illness or death.
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34 press releases published in May by Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

There were 34 press releases published by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in May.
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US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region's employers that, workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: CHICAGO - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious injuries or worse.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration publishes 19 press releases in May

There were 19 press releases published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in May.
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OSHA: Pa. company 'willfully exposed the worker to amputation hazards'

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a manufacturer of metal buildings for safety violations that resulted in a worker suffering an amputation in improperly maintained machinery.
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US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO ‒ Recognizing the need for developing safe electrical work practices at the start of a career, the Kansas City Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee - a training apprenticeship program for electricians - has signed an alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration offices in Kansas City, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas.
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US Department of Labor reminds Dakota employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: SIOUX FALLS, SD - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in a hot environment - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely, suffering serious injuries or worse.
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June 13: bills handled by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

There was activity on four bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 13.
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US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center, renew alliance, commit to keeping Permian Basin workers safe

News Release: US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center
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Education and Labor Committee and the bills it addressed on June 13

There was activity on one bill related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 13.
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New notice from Labor Department to be published on June 15

There are four releases scheduled to be published on June 15.
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US Department of Labor, Associated General Contractors of Missouri renew 25-year partnership to train, protect construction workers on job sites

US Department of Labor, Associated General Contractors of Missouri renew 25-year partnership to train, protect construction workers on job sites
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United States seeks Mexico’s review of alleged freedom of association, collective bargaining violations at Teksid Hierro facility

United States seeks Mexico’s review of alleged freedom of association, collective bargaining violations at Teksid Hierro facility
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US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies to promote workplace safety, health at University of Georgia Poultry Science Complex

US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies to promote workplace safety, health at University of Georgia Poultry Science Complex
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