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News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – To help employers, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars in August for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders.
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US Department of Labor recovers $57K in back wages for 15 workers of Brookhaven restaurant after finding minimum wage violations
News Release: BROOKHAVEN, MS – A Brookhaven restaurant failed to maintain records proving tipped employees earned at least the required $7.25 federal minimum wage and committed other violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act , the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has found.
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US Department of Labor cites Mobile dredging equipment manufacturer after investigation into 22-year-old worker’s death
News Release: MOBILE, AL – On Jan. 27, a 22-year-old apprentice atop a crane bridge 30 feet in the air suffered fatal injuries when he became caught in a crane trolley’s drive shaft, a tragedy that federal inspectors say could have been prevented. The Alabama resident, part of a five-man team employed by SPI/Mobile ...
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US Department of Labor recovers $57K in back wages for 15 workers of Brookhaven restaurant after finding minimum wage violations
News Release: BROOKHAVEN, MS – A Brookhaven restaurant failed to maintain records proving tipped employees earned at least the required $7.25 federal minimum wage and committed other violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act , the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has found.
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US Department of Labor to offer virtual seminars in August to help employers, workers, stakeholders with prevailing wage requirements
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – To help employers, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars in August for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders.
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Casey, Murray, Klobuchar, Wyden Release Report on Challenges Voters with Disabilities Face in Early Voting, Push for Federal Action
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Aging, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair...
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US Department of Labor cites Mobile dredging equipment manufacturer after investigation into 22-year-old worker’s death
News Release: MOBILE, AL - On Jan. 27, a 22-year-old apprentice atop a crane bridge 30 feet in the air suffered fatal injuries when he became caught in a crane trolley’s drive shaft, a tragedy that federal inspectors say could have been prevented.
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Murray and Underwood Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Women’s Retirement Security
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL), reintroduced the Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2021 (WRPA), legislation to address the retirement gap and bolster...
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At Hearing, Murray Urges Action to Protect Workers’ Right to Organize
News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a hearing on protecting workers’ right to organize and pushed to pass the PRO Act, comprehensive legislation to empower workers by strengthening federal labor...
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HELP Committee Advances Bill to Support Families Experiencing Domestic Violence; Advances Nominees
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, at a mark-up, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, advanced the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 by voice vote. Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) highlighted how this bill, which was led by Senators Bob Casey...
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Notice published on July 21 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department publishes notice on July 21
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Labor Department on July 21
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Labor Department publish on July 21?
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on July 21 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina enters agreement with US Department of Labor to resolve alleged hiring discrimination
News Release: COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations that the company systemically discriminated against 117 Black, Hispanic, Asian and multi-racial applicants for a student entry-level training program at its Columbia headquarters.
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US Department of Labor investigation finds Bucks County contractor employed 5 minors illegally, failed to pay overtime
News Release: WARRINGTON, PA – In the construction industry, falls are among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities. The risks faced by roofing workers are even greater given how they spend much of their workdays, and why federal law prohibits roofing as a hazardous occupation for workers under the age of 18.
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US Department of Labor announces proposed rulemaking to implement executive order, increase wages for workers on government contracts
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish standards and procedures to implement and enforce Executive Order 14026 , “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors,” signed by President Biden on April 27, 2021.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina enters agreement with US Department of Labor to resolve alleged hiring discrimination
News Release: COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations that the company systemically discriminated against 117 Black, Hispanic, Asian and multi-racial applicants for a student entry-level training program at its Columbia headquarters.
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US Department of Labor investigation finds Bucks County contractor employed 5 minors illegally, failed to pay overtime
News Release: WARRINGTON, PA – In the construction industry, falls are among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities. The risks faced by roofing workers are even greater given how they spend much of their workdays, and why federal law prohibits roofing as a hazardous occupation for workers under the age of 18.
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