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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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Notice published on May 13 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor announces 18-month delay to rule affecting prevailing wage for certain immigrants, non-immigrants
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an 18-month delay in the effective date of the final rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States.” Published in January 2021, the final rule affects employers seeking ...
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US Department of Labor announces ‘America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion’ is 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the theme for 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Held each October, the annual commemoration raises awareness about disability employment issues, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
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OSHA, Maine Brewers’ Guild, Maine Department of Labor’s Workplace Safety and Health Division partner to promote worker safety
News Release: AUGUSTA, ME – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration , Maine Department of Labor Workplace Safety and Health Division (SafetyWorks!) and the Maine Brewers’ Guild have formed an alliance to promote worker safety and health in the Maine brewing industry. The alliance ...
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US Department of Labor recovers more than $530K in back wages after investigation finds Florida employer missed multiple payrolls
News Release: Hallandale, FL – Construction industry employers owe it to their workers to pay them their hard-earned wages on time for their long hours and often demanding, physical labor.
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US Department of Labor announces ‘America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion’ is 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the theme for 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Held each October, the annual commemoration raises awareness about disability employment issues, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
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OSHA, Maine Brewers’ Guild, Maine Department of Labor’s Workplace Safety and Health Division partner to promote worker safety
News Release: AUGUSTA, ME – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration , Maine Department of Labor Workplace Safety and Health Division (SafetyWorks!) and the Maine Brewers’ Guild have formed an alliance to promote worker safety and health in the Maine brewing industry. The alliance ...
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US Department of Labor announces 18-month delay to rule affecting prevailing wage for certain immigrants, non-immigrants
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an 18-month delay in the effective date of the final rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States.” Published in January 2021, the final rule affects employers seeking ...
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US Department of Labor recovers more than $530K in back wages after investigation finds Florida employer missed multiple payrolls
News Release: Hallandale, FL – Construction industry employers owe it to their workers to pay them their hard-earned wages on time for their long hours and often demanding, physical labor.
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