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News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – A federal contractor that provides transportation and parking valet service for veterans attending medical appointments has paid $158,068 in back wages to 66 workers to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act found in a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation.
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US Department of Labor recovers more than $150K in wages after investigation finds federal contractor failed to pay employees properly
News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – A federal contractor that provides transportation and parking valet service for veterans attending medical appointments has paid $158,068 in back wages to 66 workers to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act found in a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation.
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OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino
News Release: CATHEDRAL CITY, CA – Just a month after the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened, a metal gate near the casino’s loading dock collapsed, crushing a 41-year-old construction worker under its 3,000-pound weight.
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Murray Leads Democrats in Support of Title X Rule to Reverse the Trump Administration’s Gag Rule
News Release: Dear Secretary Becerra: We write to provide formal comments on the Department of Health of Human Services’ (HHS) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), “Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client- Centered, Quality Family Planning Services," RIN 0937-AA11. For over 50 years, the Title X program...
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House Leadership, Ranking Members Request Pelosi Follow Science, Reopen Congress
News Release: Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) signed a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), led by Republican Leader of the Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), calling on her to cease remote voting measures and return the House of Representatives to regular order. Committee ranking members and every member of the Republican leadership team joined the letter as signatories.
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OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino
News Release: CATHEDRAL CITY, CA - Just a month after the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened, a metal gate near the casino’s loading dock collapsed, crushing a 41-year-old construction worker under its 3,000-pound weight.
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Notice published by Labor Department on May 17
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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OSHA cites High Springs roofing contractor for workplace safety failures for the 8th time; proposes $183K in penalties
News Release: High Springs, FL – Despite the unfortunate truth that more than 800 construction workers in the U.S. die each year in job-related incidents – with falls the leading cause – a federal workplace safety inspection has cited a High Springs roofing contractor for the eighth time for failing to protect workers from fatal fall hazards and other dangers.
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US Department of Labor launches additional employment, career workshops to provide support to transitioning military spouses
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has launched five additional pilot workshops to support military spouses in meeting their employment and career goals.
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US Department of Labor launches additional employment, career workshops to provide support to transitioning military spouses
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has launched five additional pilot workshops to support military spouses in meeting their employment and career goals.
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OSHA cites High Springs roofing contractor for workplace safety failures for the 8th time; proposes $183K in penalties
News Release: High Springs, FL – Despite the unfortunate truth that more than 800 construction workers in the U.S. die each year in job-related incidents – with falls the leading cause – a federal workplace safety inspection has cited a High Springs roofing contractor for the eighth time for failing to protect workers from fatal fall hazards and other dangers.
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Murray on SCOTUS Agreeing to Hear a Direct Challenge to Roe v. Wade: “I Will Fight this Every Step of the Way”
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 on the Supreme Court agreeing to hear the case of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a direct challenge to the abortion protections codified in Roe v. Wade.
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Labor Department publishes notice on May 14
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor reaches agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Oklahoma facility
News Release: YUKON, OK – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged systemic hiring discrimination against Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander applicants for customer care assistant positions at its Yukon facility.
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US Department of Labor reaches agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Oklahoma facility
News Release: YUKON, OK – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged systemic hiring discrimination against Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander applicants for customer care assistant positions at its Yukon facility.
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Democrats Advance Bill that Denies Protections for Religious Organizations
News Release: Today, Democrats advanced H.R. 1065, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which does not include a long-standing provision from the Civil Rights Act which protects religious organizations from being forced to make employment decisions that conflict with their faith.
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Foxx Says H.R. 1065 ‘Is a Win for Big Government’
News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke in opposition to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065), which delivers an unnecessary blow to religious organizations, potentially forcing them to make hiring decisions that conflict with their faith.
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Murphy Opening Statement at Hearing on Creating Opportunities for Youth Employment
News Release: Today, Republican Leader of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Greg Murphy (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing on creating opportunities for youth employment...
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Rule published by Labor Department on May 13
The US Labor Department published a one page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Labor Department publish on May 13?
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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