South Bay, Florida-based fined for violating employee safety protocol

According to a press release dated Oct. 18, 2023, the nine honorees, all leaders of schools in the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort, will be officially recognized at an awards ceremony scheduled for next month.

U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of pay discrimination against female employees at its New York City headquarters, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers its statistics from two major monthly surveys, the household survey and the establishment survey. The household survey measurers labor for status, including unemployment, by demographic characteristics. The establishment survey measures earnings and hours by different industries.

A federal court in Seattle has ruled that Starbucks Corp. must comply with a U.S. Department of Labor administrative subpoena that seeks documents needed in an investigation by the department’s Office of Labor-Management Standards into money spent by the company related to worker organizing campaigns. This enforcement comes in the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor's attempt to verify Starbucks' adherence to reporting requirements tied to union organizing initiatives.

New report highlights the economic impact of immigrants in East Texas

In August, a congressman from New York awarded airline catering company Flying Food Group with a special congressional recognition for its commitment to benefiting the community and the lives of the people of East Harlem. The award cites the company's "unwavering commitment to the betterment of the community," and was signed and presented by Rep. Adriano Espaillat who serves New York's 13th Congressional District.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have joined forces to protect workers from unfair practices, according to a new agreement signed by both agencies. The partnership aims to promote competitive labor markets and put an end to deceptive and unlawful acts and practices that harm workers.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced that it will be allocating over $44 million in funding to support rural development in various regions across the country. The funds are aimed at promoting economic growth in high-demand sectors and providing job training and services to underserved communities.

The ongoing investigation into the tragic death of a 16-year-old worker at the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Hattiesburg has taken a critical turn. Federal authorities have reached out to current employees of the plant, urging them to cooperate in the probe. The U.S. Department of Labor is particularly interested in potential child labor law violations and workplace safety standards at the facility.

Linda McMahon, chair of the America First Policy Institute, criticized the Biden administration's impact on the American workforce in a Labor Day opinion piece, citing high inflation, stagnating wages and restrictive labor policies.

The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration discovered a manufacturer in the Houston area did not rectify hazards from 2022, resulting in 16 repeat and serious violations along with $298,000 in penalties.

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), an organization that aims to influence technology policy, announced Sept. 4 it is endorsing three bills introduced by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. The bills would establish regulations for workplace technologies CDT said can be harmful to employees.

U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su will induct sweatshop workers and LGBTQ+ trailblazers into the Department of Labor's Hall of Honor.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed concern that a proposed rule the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued for comments on Aug. 30 extending overtime protections to millions of salaried workers would add extra burdens and costs to an industry that is already dealing with challenges like workforce shortages, the business organization said in a press release.

Following investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer is facing additional federal penalties of $545,853 due to safety hazards at its Fostoria plant.