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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $601,782 to the Kansas Local Workforce Investment Area III Inc. This funding aims to support employment and training services for workers affected by upcoming layoffs at General Motors.
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Labor Department recovers $355K from Louisiana home care providers
More than 100 home care companions in southern Louisiana will receive nearly $355,000 in back wages and damages.
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Frances Perkins honored with national monument designation in Maine
President Joe Biden, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, and Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland have announced the designation of the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.
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OSHA cites Coastal Gunite Construction after fatality at Manns Harbor Bridge
A construction contractor based in Maryland is under scrutiny following the death of a 47-year-old diver during an underwater dive test at the Manns Harbor Bridge on Croatan Sound in June 2024.
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Labor Department allocates $99.3M for youth job training programs
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $99.3 million in grants to 71 organizations across 31 states to support training and employment services.
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Stella's Ice Cream fined over $321K for child labor law violations
A Nampa-based ice cream manufacturer and retailer, Stella's Ice Cream, is facing $321,015 in civil penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Department of Labor releases extensive 2023 workplace injury and illness data
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the release of detailed data on workplace injuries and illnesses for the year 2023.
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Tree service firm cited after fatal electrocution due to safety failures
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that a Marietta-based tree trimming contractor could have prevented the death of a 38-year-old worker.
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Labor Department updates coal mine insurance rules under Black Lung Benefits Act
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule concerning self-insurance regulations for coal mine operators under the Black Lung Benefits Act.
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Labor Department orders airline to pay fired pilot over safety dispute
The U.S. Department of Labor has mandated Asia Pacific Airlines to compensate a former employee over $2 million.
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Department of Labor updates PPE rule for better fit in construction
The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Ryan Companies agrees to pay $350K over harassment claims at Des Moines projects
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a conciliation agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc. to address allegations of sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and retaliation against employees at Des Moines metro-area construction projects.
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Labor Department renews pact with ILO against workplace gender violence
The U.S. Department of Labor has renewed its partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to address gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace.
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Alabama sausage manufacturer penalized $103K for ongoing safety violations
A recent inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor at a meat processing facility in Atalla, Alabama, revealed ongoing safety hazards that have not been addressed since initial findings in 2022.
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Newark contractor fined $328K over repeated fall hazards
Federal workplace safety officials have once again cited a Newark-based construction contractor for repeated violations of U.S. Department of Labor safety requirements at three worksites in North Jersey.
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Labor Department schedules ERISA Advisory Council meeting for December
The U.S. Department of Labor is set to conduct its final 2024 meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, known as the ERISA Advisory Council, on December 12-13.
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Cleveland bakeware company fined $182K after two workers suffer amputations
U.S. Department of Labor inspectors have found that G&S Metal Products Co., a Cleveland-based bakeware manufacturer, failed to prevent two separate incidents resulting in worker amputations due to unguarded machinery.
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Philadelphia home care agency ordered to pay $414K for unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against QualiT Healthcare LLC, a home healthcare agency based in Chester, Pennsylvania, and its owner, Teajan Kamara.
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Labor Department updates rules for electric motor-driven mine equipment
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a new rule from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) that updates the requirements for testing, evaluating, and approving electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories used in mines...
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Department sues US Postal Service over alleged retaliation against safety complaint
The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against the U.S. Postal Service and two of its managers for allegedly terminating a contracted employee who raised safety concerns regarding loading dock equipment at the Charleroi Post...
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