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News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tina Smith (D-MN), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, ...
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US Department of Labor issues willful citations to Edmond asphalt, concrete paving contractor after investigation into 18-year-old worker’s fatal injury
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Federal workplace safety investigators found that a construction company’s failure to prevent sudden start-up of a conveyor system contributed to an 18-year-old worker’s fatal injuries after he was pulled into a hot asphalt silo as he tried to remove debris from the conveyor in Oklahoma City on Nov. 2, 2021.
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READOUT: Secretary Walsh, Secretary Becerra host health insurance, business leaders to discuss mental health, substance use disorder parity
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra met with health insurance and business leaders on May 3 to discuss compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, adequacy of in-network providers and mental health and substance use disorder treatment during the pandemic, as the nation observes Mental Health Awareness Month.
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US Department of Labor will hold listening session for Midwest workers, advocates, union representatives on possible revisions to overtime regulations
News Release: CHICAGO ─ The U.S. Department of Labor is holding a series of listening sessions with employees and their stakeholders on possible revisions to the regulations that enforce the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees.
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US Department of Labor recovers $77K in wages, damages for restaurant workers denied overtime at nine Arkansas and Missouri locations
News Release: Employer name: 3Pointe Restaurant Group Holdings LLC
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US Department of Labor investigation finds Arizona landscaping company denied full wages, retaliated against workers
News Release: PHOENIX - Following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation that found a Phoenix-area landscaping company and its owner used illegal pay practices, lied to investigators and intimidated workers, a consent judgment has been entered in federal court to recover back wages and damages for employees and hold the employer accountable.
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US Department of Labor cites 2 Georgia construction contractors after Yellow River bridge collapse takes worker’s life
News Release: COVINGTON, GA - A federal workplace safety investigation has determined that two companies failed to follow required safety standards that could have prevented a bridge collapse and spared the life of a 33-year-old worker on a demolition project in Covington on Oct. 19, 2021.
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Frederick: Workplace fatalities support group 'turned grief into action'
The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration joined families, workers, advocates and labor organizations at the Workers Memorial Day ceremony April 28 at the Nebraska Capitol building.
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US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Acushnet Company, Custom Operations for workplace safety, health achievements
Release: Participant: Acushnet Company, Custom Operations. New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Chairman Scott, Secretary Walsh Visited Local Community College, Apprentice School to Discuss Workforce Development Programs
Chairman Scott, Secretary Walsh Visited Local Community College, Apprentice School to Discuss Workforce Development Programs
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Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Gamma Radiation Surveys discussed on May 4 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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OSHA to offer on-site, online training event from Aug. 2-4 to enhance safety, health of federal workers
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a three-day safety and health training event in Arlington Heights, Illinois, from Aug. 2 to 4, 2022, to educate federal agency staff responsible for workplace safety and health issues.
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US Department of Labor recovers $143K in wages for 90 workers in New Orleans whose employer denied them overtime
Release: Employer name: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans Inc.
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US Department of Labor seeks temporary restraining order against Huntley restaurant, owners for intimidating workers during federal wage investigation
News Release: CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a complaint and has asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order against a Huntley restaurant and its owners for retaliating and intimidating workers illegally during an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division.
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Bill H.R.7660 introduced, referred to Education and Labor committee on May 3
This bill is sponsored by Rep. Adam B. Schiff.
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US Department of Labor issues willful citations to Edmond asphalt, concrete paving contractor after investigation into 18-year-old worker’s fatal injury
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Federal workplace safety investigators found that a construction company’s failure to prevent sudden start-up of a conveyor system contributed to an 18-year-old worker’s fatal injuries after he was pulled into a hot asphalt silo as he tried to remove debris from the conveyor in Oklahoma City on Nov. 2, 2021.
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US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Acushnet Company, Custom Operations for workplace safety, health achievements
News Release: Participant: Acushnet Company, Custom Operations. New Bedford, Massachusetts. Description: Acushnet Company, Custom Operations employs about 200 workers at the New Bedford site, which produces golf balls and other equipment customized with names, logos and images. Employees at the site develop graphics, ...
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US Department of Labor announces additional partners to deliver employment assistance to transitioning service members, spouses
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven organizations to serve as partners in support of VETS’ Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot. With these partners added, there will be 16 partners aligned with the agency’s initiative.
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US Department of Labor announces $8M funding availability to advance equitable, inclusive workforce service delivery for people with disabilities
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $8 million in funding over four years to manage the Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policy Development Center.
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Labor Department discusses Lead in Construction Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements on May 3
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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