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News Release: Today, the House passed H.R. 7309, the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This partisan legislation fails to protect taxpayers at a time of rampant inflation, pushes a radical progressive agenda, expands federal control over the workforce, and embraces the failed status quo rather than pursuing opportunities for innovation.
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US Department of Labor finds Breckenridge contractor willfully exposed workers to trench hazards after fatal cave-in
News Release: BRECKENRIDGE, CO - One worker suffered fatal injuries and two co-workers barely escaped similar fates when they were rescued from a trench that collapsed as they installed sewer pipes in a Breckenridge neighborhood on Nov. 16, 2021.
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Kroger supermarket allowed minors to engage in hazardous work, exceed hours standards, US Department of Labor investigation in Mississippi finds
News Release: Employer: The Kroger Co. Inc.
Investigation site: 3095 Goodman Road
Southaven, MS 38672
Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found the supermarket location allowed three minor-aged workers, 16- and 17-year-olds, to load a trash compactor with the keys ...
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US Department of Labor to offer prevailing wage compliance seminars online for federal contractors, contracting agencies, unions, workers
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor will offer online compliance seminars for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders to provide information on the requirements governing payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts.
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US Department of Labor to hold listening session for Southeast employers, industry stakeholders on possible revisions to overtime regulations
US Department of Labor to hold listening session for Southeast employers, industry stakeholders on possible revisions to overtime regulations
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US Department of Labor recovers $57K in back wages for 10 stone workers after San Saba employer violates H-2B visa program requirements
US Department of Labor recovers $57K in back wages for 10 stone workers after San Saba employer violates H-2B visa program requirements
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US Department of Labor recovers $131K in back wages for workers, assesses $13K in penalties after finding multiple H-2A violations, missed payroll
US Department of Labor recovers $131K in back wages for workers, assesses $13K in penalties after finding multiple H-2A violations, missed payroll
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Federal judge upholds $1.9M in penalties for child labor abuses by Paragon Contractors Corp., owner Brian Jessop, others after lengthy litigation
Federal judge upholds $1.9M in penalties for child labor abuses by Paragon Contractors Corp., owner Brian Jessop, others after lengthy litigation
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Federal court orders Maryland eldercare providers, owners to pay $364K in back wages, damages to 132 underpaid workers
Federal court orders Maryland eldercare providers, owners to pay $364K in back wages, damages to 132 underpaid workers
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DOL-ETA-WB grant application closes on July 1
Fostering Access, Rights, and Education (FARE) Grant Program grant opened on May 18.
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US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during spring storm cleanup throughout South Dakota
News Release: SIOUX FALLS, SD - After severe weather, such as the windstorm that roared across South Dakota on May 12, workers and others involved in storm cleanup may face hazards related to falls, downed power lines and sharp debris as they conduct recovery and cleanup operations.
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US Department of Labor recovers $624K in back wages for 92 Charleston restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations
US Department of Labor recovers $624K in back wages for 92 Charleston restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations
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Department of Labor investigation underscores role of manufacturers, retailers in perpetuating exploitative working conditions
Department of Labor investigation underscores role of manufacturers, retailers in perpetuating exploitative working conditions
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Florida pediatric special needs caregiver to pay $303K in back wages to 160 workers after US Department of Labor investigation finds overtime violations
Florida pediatric special needs caregiver to pay $303K in back wages to 160 workers after US Department of Labor investigation finds overtime violations
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DOL-ETA grant application closes on May 31
National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Planning Guidance for Program Year 2022 grant opened on May 17.
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Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO): Meeting discussed on May 16 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor recovers $198K for 19 workers denied overtime pay by Lynchburg, Virginia, restaurant
News Release: US Department of Labor recovers $198K for 19 workers denied overtime pay by Lynchburg, Virginia, restaurant
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'The budget delivers on the heart of the president’s economic agenda': Labor secretary to testify about $14.6 billion budget May 17
Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is scheduled to testify May 17 at a House Appropriations Committee meeting to discuss the $14.6 billion DOL budget for 2023, as well as budgetary goals to promote empowerment and equity within the workforce.
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