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There were 12 notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Nov. 20, according to the Federal Register.
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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Nov. 17
“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S8345 on Nov. 17
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“SENATE RESOLUTION 450--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 17, 2021, AS ``NATIONAL GIS DAY''” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Nov. 16
“SENATE RESOLUTION 450--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 17, 2021, AS ``NATIONAL GIS DAY''“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8242-S8243 on Nov. 16
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US Department of Labor, Iowa Workforce Development sign 5-year agreement to better protect Iowa workers’ rights, wages
The U.S. Department of Labor and the State of Iowa have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to provide opportunities for the department’s Wage and Hour Division and the state’s Workforce Development agency to conduct joint investigations and outreach, and share training materials and other information as appropriate to ensure Iowa workers’ rights and wages are protected.
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US Department of Labor opens online dialogue with stakeholders to expand access among underrepresented communities to Registered Apprenticeships
The U.S. Department of Labor today launched an online dialogue with stakeholders to increase access to Registered Apprenticeships for job seekers in underrepresented communities.
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Former New Bedford Man Sentenced for Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
A former New Bedford man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on federal
wire fraud charges arising from claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) funds.
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Secretary Walsh, Swiss President Parmelin sign memorandum of understanding to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in the US
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin signed a memorandum of understanding today to expand apprenticeships among Swiss companies and Swiss-invested companies in the U.S., and promote job creation in both countries.
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US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law
A federal whistleblower investigation led the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to order a Houston mobile crane rental company to pay a former employee nearly $24,000 in back wages, interest and damages after firing the worker in June 2020 for refusing to drive in excess of federal limits and reported fatigue.
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Labor Department announces partnership to protect workers at Obama Presidential Center
Stakeholders in the Department of Labor are set to sign a partnership agreement designed to train and protect workers within the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago to avoid construction hazards.
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Republican Leader Foxx, Chairman Scott Express Bipartisan Support for Surprise Billing Protections
News Release: WASHINGTON - Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Robert C. “Bobby" Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing bipartisan support for its interim final rule for protecting patients from surprise bills. The rule, which takes effect in January, is required to implement the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan agreement passed by Congress last year to shield patients from unexpected medical bills.
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Foxx: Democrats’ Massive Spending Bill Puts the American Dream Out of Reach for Many Americans
News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5376, the so-called Build Back Better Act, which will extend the reach of the federal government and enable the biggest expansion of welfare our country has seen in decades...
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Notice published by Labor Department on Nov. 19
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Nov. 19 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Labor Department publish on Nov. 19?
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Smithfield to develop infectious disease preparedness plan as part of OSHA deal
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. is working to develop an infectious disease preparedness plan that will minimize health-related plant closures.
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US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law
News Release: HOUSTON - A federal whistleblower investigation led the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to order a Houston mobile crane rental company to pay a former employee nearly $24,000 in back wages, interest and damages after firing the worker in June 2020 for refusing to drive in excess of federal limits and reported fatigue.
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Notice published on Nov. 18 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published by Labor Department on Nov. 18
The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Labor Department publish on Nov. 18?
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department marks National Apprenticeship Week
The U.S. Department of Labor is celebrating the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week and the creation of a new push to increase, diversify and refashion registered apprenticeships in the United States in an effort to bring paid learning opportunities up to date.
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