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The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $1 million in grant funding to aid disaster-relief jobs and provide employment and training services for Kentucky residents affected by recent severe weather events.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer marks 100 days focusing on U.S. labor policies
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently marked her first 100 days in office, highlighting efforts to advance President Trump's America First agenda.
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Labor Department funds aid for Kentucky workers facing layoffs
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $2 million to the Bluegrass Area Development District Inc. in Kentucky.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer announces return of $4.4 billion in unused COVID funds
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has announced the return of over $4.4 billion in unspent and unusable COVID-era funding to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s General Fund.
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Two companies cited after stagehand’s fatal injury at Orlando festival site
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited two event production companies following an investigation into a fatal incident that occurred in October 2024 at a music festival site in Orlando, Florida.
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Idaho grocer fined $250K over child labor violations
TWIN FALLS, ID – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with Swensen’s Magic Markets LLC, a grocery store in south-central Idaho, to address violations of federal child labor laws.
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Labor Department recovers $101K for underpaid Houston plumbing workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $101,690 in back wages and damages for 31 employees of a Houston plumbing contractor.
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Labor Department recovers $824K from Las Vegas contractor over wage violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $824,276 in back wages and damages for 680 employees of Spectrum Construction LLC, a Las Vegas-based drywall subcontractor.
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U.S. Labor Deputy Secretary advocates America First agenda at international conference
U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling is set to participate in the 113th International Labor Conference in Geneva this week.
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Labor Department announces webinars on prevailing wage requirements for federal contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Wage and Hour Division will conduct webinars on prevailing wage requirements in 2025.
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer comments on May employment report
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has issued a statement regarding the May 2025 Employment Situation Report.
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Chavez-DeRemer highlights skilled workforce training during America at Work tour
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her America at Work listening tour this week, visiting Long Island, New York, and Edison, New Jersey.
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Department of Labor settles with Adidas over safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Adidas America Inc., mandating the company to pay $235,000 in penalties and implement improved safety measures across several facilities.
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Labor Department launches opinion letter program across five key agencies
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced an opinion letter program to enhance compliance assistance, providing clarity on federal labor laws for workers, employers, and stakeholders.
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Labor Department pauses Job Corps centers due to financial issues
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers across the nation.
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OSHA marks 50 years of helping small businesses improve workplace safety
For five decades, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been working with small and medium-sized businesses to enhance workplace safety through its On-Site Consultation Program.
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OSHA celebrates two decades of partnership with Holder Construction
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is marking two decades of collaboration with Holder Construction Group LLC, a partnership that has significantly enhanced worker safety and health since its...
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Department of Labor recovers $594K for Florida construction contractor's denied overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $594,313 in back wages and damages for 419 workers following a federal investigation into a Leesburg-based employer's failure to properly compensate employees for overtime work.
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Federal agencies push forward on healthcare price transparency initiatives
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have taken steps to enhance healthcare price transparency.
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OSHA updates inspection program for workplaces with highest injury rates
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its inspection program, focusing on establishments with the highest rates of workplace injuries and illnesses.
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