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The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a settlement with Rhode Island's Kent County Memorial Hospital and Care New England Health System.
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Labor department funds job services for opioid-affected communities in Washington
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $627,124 to the Washington State Employment Security Department.
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Medford construction company owner sentenced for tax crimes and false statements
Mauricio Baiense, the owner of Contract Framing Builders Inc., a construction company based in Medford, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax-related crimes and making false statements to federal authorities.
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Zion contractor faces fines over repeated fall hazard violations
Federal inspectors have cited a Zion contractor for repeatedly endangering workers by exposing them to fall hazards.
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Labor Department finds wage theft rising among California care industry employers
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has uncovered a rise in wage theft among care industry employers in California.
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Labor department allocates $65M to boost community college training programs
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $65 million in grants to 18 community colleges across 14 states.
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OSHA cites Louisiana contractor after fatal accident at North Carolina site
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined that the drowning of a 27-year-old heavy equipment operator at a worksite in Leland, North Carolina, could have been prevented if the employer had adhered to established safety regulations.
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Glenburn contractor fined by OSHA after fatal trench collapse
A federal investigation into a fatal incident at a Brownville worksite has revealed that a Glenburn contractor ignored safety warnings and the company's own safety plan.
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Department of Labor announces new appointees to ERISA Advisory Council
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of five new members to the ERISA Advisory Council for 2025.
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Labor Department fines Napa restaurant for child labor violations
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has resulted in a $45,570 penalty for C Casa Napa LLC, operating as C Casa Restaurant and Bar Napa.
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OSHA cites Alabama contractor after worker's electrocution during storm recovery
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has revealed that an Alabama electrical contractor, Dexter Fortson Associates Inc., could have prevented the electrocution of a 44-year-old foreman during storm recovery efforts in Coaling by implementing...
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Frisco contractor faces penalties for repeated trench safety violations
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that Bandera Utility Contractors LLC, a Frisco-based company, has been exposing its workers to hazardous conditions by allowing them to work in unprotected trenches without...
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Teamsters announce national strike against Amazon despite lack of direct employee involvement
On December 19, the Teamsters union announced a national "strike" against Amazon.
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PBD Podcast team member on Teamsters strike: 'Threatening to disappoint kids on Christmas unless you get your demand'
Tom Ellsworth, a member of the Patrick Bet-David Podcast team, expressed concern over the timing of a strike by the Teamsters against Amazon.
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DISH Network agrees to supply employment documents following Labor Department lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a consent decree with DISH Network, requiring the company to provide its equal employment opportunity practices documentation for compliance review.
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Department of Labor conducts impact inspections at mines with safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Labor has reported the completion of impact inspections at 14 mines across various states in November 2024, resulting in the issuance of 162 violations and one safeguard.
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West Michigan taco restaurants ordered to pay $823K for labor law violations
A federal court has mandated that the owner of three West Michigan taco restaurants pay $823,326 to 177 workers.
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Labor department reports decline in fatal occupational injuries for 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Doug Parker, has commented on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of the 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
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US and Mexico resolve labor rights dispute at Hidalgo manufacturer
The U.S. and Mexican governments have announced the resolution of a labor rights issue at Odisa Concrete Equipment, a manufacturer based in Hidalgo.
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Labor department grants $1.5M for Florida's fight against opioid crisis
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $1.5 million to Florida's Department of Commerce.
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