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Twenty-three employees of three Kentucky gas stations and convenience stores are now being paid for all the wages they earned after a U.S.
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US Department of Labor recovers $125K in overtime due, prevailing wages for 34 plumbers employed by federal Des Moines project’s subcontractor
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $125,000 in back wages for 34 workers after an investigation found a subcontractor paid workers the incorrect prevailing wage rate.
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US Department of Labor recovers $61K for 39 workers after investigation finds improper use of Concord restaurant’s tip pool
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Dos Amigos Burritos LLC, a Concord restaurant operator, improperly included managers in its tip pool.
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US Department of Labor announces proposed rule to update powered industrial trucks standard for general industry, construction
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to improve worker safety and health by ensuring the agency’s general industry and construction industry rules reflect current industry practice and state-of-the-art technology.
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US Department of Labor sues Florida security contractor who terminated worker who raised coronavirus, firearm storage safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against a Florida security contractor that terminated a worker after they raised concerns in a work group chat on a secure messaging app about safe firearm storage and coronavirus-related workplace hazards, including a lack of physical distancing and other potential exposure risks.
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DOL announces $15M in state grants to improve unemployment programs
The Department of Labor on Jan. 31 announced that state grants of $15 million will be available to focus on improving state unemployment systems.
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2022 Hire Vets Medallion Award application period now open
The U.S. Department of Labor on Jan. 31 announced through a press release that they have opened up the application process for the 2022 Hire Vets Medallion Award.
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Burr: If We are Going to Find Lasting Workforce Solutions, We Must Work Together
Today, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing titled, “Supporting Quality Workforce Development Opportunities and Innovation to Address Barriers to Employment.”
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Senator Burr Applauds Senate Confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf to Serve as FDA Commissioner
Today, the U.S. Senate voted 50-46 to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to be the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
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Mental health benefits ‘falling short’ of parity, report finds
A required report presented by the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury to Congress shows that health plans and health insurance issuers are failing to deliver parity of benefits for people they cover who have mental health and substance-use disorders.
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OSHA proposes $145,000 in fines to Buffalo-based food manufacturer after fatal worker injury
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing $145,027 in fines to Buffalo-based food manufacturer Rich Products Corps. after a willful violation led to the fatal injury of one worker.
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DOL webinar will outline regulations for hiring, employing minors
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recently held a Southeast Region for a Child Labor Lunch and Learn webinar in an effort to ensure that employers know the legalities of hiring minors.
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Labor Department updates public on efforts to stop labor trafficking
January was National Human Tracking Prevention Month and as the month wound down the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division updated the public about its continued effort to combat labor trafficking.
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US Department of Labor recovers $137,838 in wages, damages For 71 home health care workers denied overtime
Release: Employer name: Lubbock Essential Home Health Care Inc., operating as Essential Home Health
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US Department of Labor urges healthcare facilities, providers to implement effective safety, health programs amid soaring injury rates
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC ‒ U.S. healthcare workers experienced a staggering 249 percent increase in injury and illness rates in 2020, based on employer-reported data, as they encountered serious safety and health hazards while serving those in need and labored countless hours battling the pandemic. In fact, healthcare and social assistance workers combined for more injuries and illnesses than any other industry in the nation.
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US Department of Labor recovers $139K in overtime back wages, damages for 21 employees after federal court orders employer to comply
News Release: HOUSTON - Following a federal court order, the U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $139,068 in back wages and liquidated damages owed for 21 workers whose Houston employer misclassified them as independent contractors and failed to pay overtime wages.
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Proposed rule published by Labor Department on Feb. 16
The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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