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The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Definition of Plan Assets-Participant Contributions on Feb. 23
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; PTE 1990-1; Insurance Company Pooled Separate Accounts on Feb. 23
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor recovers $159K in unpaid wages after investigation finds Idaho potato farm shortchanged, threatened agricultural workers
Guest workers often travel hundreds, if not thousands of miles from their native countries to the U.S.
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US Department of Labor recognizes Montana hydroelectric plant for excellence in workplace safety, health
News Release: WOLF CREEK, MT - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has certified NorthWestern Energy's Holter Hydroelectric Plant in Wolf Creek as a "Star" worksite in the agency's Voluntary Protection Programs, the highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health excellence.
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DOL-ETA-ILAB offers new grant application process starting Feb. 23
Strengthening Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement grant opened on Feb. 23.
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US Department of Labor recovers $63K in back wages for 17 restaurant managers wrongly denied overtime
The operator of seven Fort Wayne area restaurants shortchanged 17 of its managers when the salary it paid was determined to be insufficient to relieve the employer of its overtime obligations.
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PBGC Announces Leadership Appointments
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation announced four appointments to its leadership team in the Office of Negotiations & Restructuring (ONR) and the Office of General Counsel.
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US Department of Labor announces Tennessee Valley Authority training program, partnership at Memphis’ Hooks Job Corps Center
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a partnership between the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center and the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide technical expertise and training to students and establish a pipeline of trained and skilled workers for the electric utility corporation’s service area.
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US Department of Labor recognizes Montana hydroelectric plant for excellence in workplace safety, health
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has certified NorthWestern Energy's Holter Hydroelectric Plant in Wolf Creek as a "Star" worksite in the agency's Voluntary Protection Programs, the highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health excellence.
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In 2021, 16 major work stoppages began in the year, idling 80,700 workers
In 2021, there were 16 major work stoppages beginning in the year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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One Year Stronger: Neal Hails Tax Cuts for Families and Workers
Today, nearly one year after the House’s passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) highlighted the package’s inclusion of transformative tax credits for families and workers.
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Neal Asks Trade Commission to Investigate Impact of Haiti Preference Programs
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E.
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Mass Student Loan Forgiveness Plans are a Subsidy for the Wealthy
According to a new study, blanket student loan forgiveness is a handout to wealthy student loan borrowers while doing nothing to help address the underlying issues around college costs.
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US Department of Labor recovers $159K in unpaid wages after investigation finds Idaho potato farm shortchanged, threatened agricultural workers
Guest workers often travel hundreds, if not thousands of miles from their native countries to the U.S. to perform seasonal work, much of it in the agricultural industry.
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US Department of Labor recovers $63K in back wages for 17 restaurant managers wrongly denied overtime
The operator of seven Fort Wayne area restaurants shortchanged 17 of its managers when the salary it paid was determined to be insufficient to relieve the employer of its overtime obligations.
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U.S. Labor Department: Pago Pago business shortchanged workers
Eight workers at a Pago Pago business have received $23,000 in back wages after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, a news release said.
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U.S. agencies issue warnings on doing business in Burma
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a warning about the risk of doing business in Burma.
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