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The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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“CONFIRMATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 18

“CONFIRMATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S2598 on May 18
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Una investigación federal recupera $77,000 en salarios atrasados para un empleado estatal al que se le denegó erróneamente una licencia médica protegida y se le despidió ilegalmente

Una investigación federal recupera $77,000 en salarios atrasados para un empleado estatal al que se le denegó erróneamente una licencia médica protegida y se le despidió ilegalmente
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Federal investigation recovers $77K in back wages for state employee wrongly denied protected medical leave, illegally terminated

Federal investigation recovers $77K in back wages for state employee wrongly denied protected medical leave, illegally terminated
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Residential nursing care facilities management company in Illinois to pay $3M in overtime back wages to 3,024 caregivers after federal investigation

Residential nursing care facilities management company in Illinois to pay $3M in overtime back wages to 3,024 caregivers after federal investigation
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US Marshals arrest Virginia landscaping company owner who failed to comply with federal court orders

US Marshals arrest Virginia landscaping company owner who failed to comply with federal court orders
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US Department of Labor recovers $39K in back wages for 28 workers after uncovering overtime violations by Mississippi home healthcare agency

US Department of Labor recovers $39K in back wages for 28 workers after uncovering overtime violations by Mississippi home healthcare agency
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Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling discussed on May 23 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published an eight page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Illinois construction contractor continues to ignore deadly fall hazards, faces $263K in fines after Park Ridge inspection finds roofers exposed to risks

News Release: PARK RIDGE, IL - A Roselle contractor’s history of violating federal safety standards and ignoring safety citations and penalties - and a willingness to expose its workers to serious injuries or worse - continues, as federal inspectors found during their Nov. 8, 2021, investigation at a Park Ridge residential construction site.
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Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; H-2A Sheepherder Recordkeeping Requirement on May 23

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification discussed on May 23 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Illinois construction contractor continues to ignore deadly fall hazards, faces $263K in fines after Park Ridge inspection finds roofers exposed to risks

News Release: PARK RIDGE, IL - A Roselle contractor’s history of violating federal safety standards and ignoring safety citations and penalties - and a willingness to expose its workers to serious injuries or worse - continues, as federal inspectors found during their Nov. 8, 2021, investigation at a Park Ridge residential construction site.
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New notice from Employment and Training Administration to be published on May 25

There are two releases scheduled to be published on May 25.
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Labor Department discusses Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting and Agenda on May 23

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor cites Athens lumber manufacturer for ignoring required safety precautions after forklift fatally strikes worker

News Release: ATHENS, AL - A federal workplace safety investigation found an employer’s failure to follow federal safety standards contributed to a 45-year-old worker suffering fatal injuries after a forklift struck her as she walked across an Athens lumber shipping yard on Nov. 15, 2021.
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US government issues business advisory to alert companies, individuals of risks of business with Sudan’s state-owned enterprises, military-controlled companies

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today issued a Business Advisory on Sudan to highlight the growing reputational risks to American businesses and individuals conducting business with Sudanese state-owned enterprises and military-controlled companies. The departments of the Treasury, State and Commerce collaborated in issuing the advisory.
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US Department of Labor cites Athens lumber manufacturer for ignoring required safety precautions after forklift fatally strikes worker

News Release: ATHENS, AL - A federal workplace safety investigation found an employer’s failure to follow federal safety standards contributed to a 45-year-old worker suffering fatal injuries after a forklift struck her as she walked across an Athens lumber shipping yard on Nov. 15, 2021.
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US Department of Labor recovers $11K for worker fired illegally for using federally protected medical leave by Los Angeles meat, poultry provider

US Department of Labor recovers $11K for worker fired illegally for using federally protected medical leave by Los Angeles meat, poultry provider
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US Department of Labor releases Final Rule on changes for the 2022 Form 5500 Series Annual Return/Report

US Department of Labor releases Final Rule on changes for the 2022 Form 5500 Series Annual Return/Report
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US Department of Labor obtains consent judgment directing Baltimore company, owner to restore $148K to 401(k) plan

US Department of Labor obtains consent judgment directing Baltimore company, owner to restore $148K to 401(k) plan
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