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What began as a child labor investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor at one Arby’s restaurant location in Laurens, expanded to include other restaurants operated by the same business operator who was found to be allowing 65 minor-aged employees to work outside of federally allowed work hours.
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COVID-19 and Employment Trends for People with Disabilities
As the economy continues to recover from setbacks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, people with disabilities have re-entered the labor force in greater numbers and have even surpassed the pre-pandemic level.
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Labor secretary pledges need to sustain 'worker-centered progress'
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has pledged the nation will begin 2023 in a position to sustain “worker-centered progress.”
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Labor Department discusses Workforce Information Advisory Council; Meetings on Jan. 9
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Data Users Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations discussed on Jan. 9 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Foxx Named Chair of Education and the Workforce Committee
News Release: Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement after being selected by the Steering Committee to serve as Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce Committee for the 118th Congress...
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Notice published on Jan. 9 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor reminds certain employers to submit required 2022 injury and illness data by March 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers that the agency is collecting calendar year 2022 Form 300A data. Employers must submit the form electronically by March 2, 2023.
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US Department of Labor renews 'Star' designation of Millstone Power Station for workplace safety, health achievements
Millstone Power StationWaterford, Connecticut
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Investigation finds American Airlines retaliated against flight attendants who reported worker illnesses caused by fumes in aircraft cabins
Federal safety and health investigators have determined that one of the nation's largest airlines retaliated against flight attendants who reported worker illnesses caused by toxic fumes entering aircraft cabins.
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US Department of Labor investigation of fatal equipment rollover incident finds Texas fencing contractor exposed workers to deadly safety hazards
A federal workplace safety investigation into how a 15-year-old worker tragically suffered fatal injuries while installing fencing in Guthrie has found the employer failed to follow required workplace safety standards.
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US Department of Labor reminds certain employers to submit required 2022 injury and illness data by March 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers that the agency is collecting calendar year 2022 Form 300A data. Employers must submit the form electronically by March 2, 2023.
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Once a wage theft victim, Portland restaurant employer denied workers overtime, stole tips, altered records, say federal investigators
News Release: PORTLAND, OR - In 2018, Miguel Chi-dzul fell victim to wage theft and U.S. Department of Labor investigators determined that his then-employer routinely altered time records to hide the fact that he wasn’t paid for all hours worked, including overtime wages. The investigation by the department's Wage and Hour Division recouped $831 in back overtime wages for him as part of its $14,758 recovery for four workers.
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Looman: 'Wage theft is used by unscrupulous restaurant industry employers to increase their bottom lines'
The U.S. Department of Labor recently recovered $1,651,550 in back wages and liquidated damages from a Los Angeles restaurant owner.
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Public notices: Labor Department publishes 5 in week ending Dec. 31
There were five notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Dec. 31, according to the Federal Register.
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Johnson: 'Employers and workers in the growing craft brewery business will have access to training and education'
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced it renewed its partnership with the Ohio craft brewing industry to promote workplace safety.
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Walsh: DOL appreciates efforts 'to improve job quality and security for Port of Los Angeles truck drivers'
A roundtable discussion held at the Port of Los Angeles revolved around the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement between truck drivers and port employers.
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Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on December Jobs Report
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the December 2022 Employment Situation Report
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“HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD MILLER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 27, 2022
“HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD MILLER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1359-E1360 on Dec. 27, 2022
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Labor Department discusses Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act on Jan. 6
The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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