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A South Carolina Arby's franchisee was found to be in violation of child labor regulations in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards discussed on Jan. 5 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor investigation of fatal equipment rollover incident finds Texas fencing contractor exposed workers to deadly safety hazards

News Release: LUBBOCK,TX- 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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Charleston trampoline park pays $11K penalty after allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work outside legally permitted hours

Release: Employer: SC1 Summit LLC - operating as Summit Adventure Park Charleston
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Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards discussed on Jan. 5 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department discusses Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards on Jan. 5

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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US Department of Labor investigation of fatal equipment rollover incident finds Texas fencing contractor exposed workers to deadly safety hazards

News Release: LUBBOCK, TX - 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 renews ‘Star’ designation of Millstone Power Station for workplace safety, health achievements

News Release: Participant: Millstone Power Station, Waterford, Connecticut.
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Public press releases: House Committee on Education and Labor publishes 27 in December 2022

There were 27 press releases published by the House Committee on Education and Labor in December 2022.
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Investigation finds American Airlines retaliated against flight attendants who reported worker illnesses caused by fumes in aircraft cabins

News Release: FORT WORTH, TX - 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 renews 'Star' designation of Millstone Power Station for workplace safety, health achievements

News Release: US Department of Labor renews 'Star' designation of Millstone Power Station
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US Department of Labor, Ohio craft brewing industry renew alliance to improve workplace place safety, offer web-based training

Release: Who: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Investigation finds American Airlines retaliated against flight attendants who reported worker illnesses caused by fumes in aircraft cabins

News Release: FORT WORTH, TX - 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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Navarro: 'By entering a federal contract, employers are agreeing to such reviews'

An Minnesota electrical and electronics manufacturing company with federal contracts has agreed to provide required information on its employment practices to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
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Arby’s franchisee allows teens to work outside of federally allowed limits at 9 South Carolina locations, federal investigation finds

News Release: COLUMBIA, SC - 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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What did Labor Department publish on Jan. 3?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Readout: Secretary Walsh meets with truckers, companies, Teamsters union, officials at Port of Los Angeles

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su today hosted a roundtable discussion at the Port of Los Angeles about the benefits of having a collective bargaining relationship between truck drivers and employers at the port.
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Labor Department discusses National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH); Request for Nominations on Jan. 3

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department publishes 45 notices in November

There were 45 notices published by the Labor Department in November, according to the Federal Register.
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