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The Las Vegas telemarketing enterprise Wellfleet Communications and its owners must pay over $1.4 million in back wages and liquidated damages to over 1,328 call center workers whom the business shortchanged, a federal court has ordered.
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Rhode Island gets $1.3 million from DOL to combat opioid crisis
Five counties in Rhode Island will receive funding support for the creation of jobs and workforce training services for approximately 670 people to combat the state’s opioid crisis thanks to over $1.3 million the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the state.
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Three federal labor agencies form initiative to battle retaliation against workers who speak out
Three federal labor agencies, the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Wednesday a joint initiative to address retaliation against workers who speak out about violations to their rights as workers, according to a news release.
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Labor Department issues emergency temporary standards to protect workers from COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an emergency temporary standards in an effort to protect workers from COVID-19.
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Labor Department issues wages ruling for tipped workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a highly anticipated ruling on the hot topic of wages for tipped workers.
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Sunpro Solar’s owner cited again for exposing workers to fall hazards after investigation at Naples work site; faces $160K in penalties
News Release: NAPLES, FL - Despite being cited twice in two years for exposing workers to dangerous fall hazards, one of the nation’s leading residential solar panel installation contractors has again violated federal workplace safety requirements, this time at a Naples work site.
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Murray Statement on President Biden’s Pick to Lead Food and Drug Administration
News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement in response to President Biden announcing his intent to nominate Dr. Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf previously served as FDA Commissioner under President Obama, and was confirmed to the position in a strong, bipartisan 89-4 vote.
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'We want the entire enterprise to know what it means to serve': Department of Labor hosts 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards Ceremony
The Department of Labor hosted its virtual 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards Ceremony on Wednesday to recognize businesses that hire veterans while maintaining high standards from the department.
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US Department of Labor finds Mississippi concrete products manufacturer, distributor ignored safety measures in Drummonds
News Release: DRUMMONDS, TN – The death of a 67-year-old worker at a Drummonds worksite in April 2021 might have been prevented had their employer not ignored federal workplace requirements, a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation has found.
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Allen: Bill Modernizing Retirement System Will Empower More Americans to Save for the Future
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Republican Leader of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee markup of H.R. 5891, the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act...
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Foxx: The RISE Act Will Help More Americans Prepare for the Future
News Release: WASHINGTON - “Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a Committee markup of H.R. 5891, the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act...
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Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Workers’ Access to Secure Retirement
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Education and Labor Committee voted to advance the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act (H.R. 5891), a bipartisan bill to help more workers save and prepare for retirement.
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Foxx, Jacobs Call on CDC to Encourage National Test-To-Stay Option for U.S.
News Release: WASHINGTON - Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-NY) led a letter with Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) calling for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide guidance on a test-to-stay option for unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19.
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Notice published on Nov. 10 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Amid national increase, US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize electrical safety after 4 workplace deaths in Missouri, Kansas
News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO ‒ Electrical hazards killed four workers in Missouri and Kansas in five months in 2021. In Missouri, on Oct. 4, a 40-year-old electrical contractor replacing light fixtures in Sedalia. On Sept. 23, a 22-year-old worker cleaning a Higbee pig barn with a pressure washer. In Wichita, Kansas, ...
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US Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning service members, spouses
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service is now accepting applications from public and private sector organizations to enhance the employment and training services it provides to transitioning service members and their spouses through the agency’s Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot.
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US Department of Labor seeking nominations for newly reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking nominations for membership for the newly reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health, which advises the Secretary of Labor on all matters relating to the occupational safety and health of federal employees.
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Investigation of deadly trench collapse finds Colorado company exposed workers to excavation hazards in Johnstown
News Release: DENVER – A federal workplace safety investigation that followed a deadly trench collapse in Johnstown on April 16 has concluded a Strasburg excavation contractor failed to take required safety precautions that might have prevented the death of a 50-year-old worker.
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US Department of Labor finds Midwest trailer sales company failed to ensure workers followed measures to prevent COVID-19 spread
News Release: CALEDONIA, WI – Responding to a complaint alleging coronavirus hazards, federal workplace safety and health inspectors found a Caledonia company failed to protect workers from the virus’ dangers. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected the facility on May ...
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US Department of Labor cites Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer for failing to protect employees from toxic substance exposures
News Release: HARTFORD, CT - A Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer did not take required steps to identify potential exposures and protect employees from hexavalent chromium and cadmium - both known carcinogens - at its Bloomfield facility, a U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety inspection has found.
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