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A federal administrative law judge has ruled against Greg Beeche Logistics, a scaffold installation company based in Waterford, New York.
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Department orders reinstatement of fired railroad worker over safety concern
The U.S. Department of Labor has mandated that a tourist railroad operator in Ronks, Pennsylvania, along with a former company official, reinstate an employee who was dismissed after raising safety concerns.
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Labor Department recovers $319K for misclassified Louisiana landscapers
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $319,065 in back wages for 49 workers who were employed by a landscaping company in New Orleans.
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Department of Labor recovers $446K from Louisiana home care providers
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $446,334 in back wages and liquidated damages from two home care companies in northwest Louisiana.
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Departments issue annual report on Mental Health Parity Act compliance
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have released their 2024 Report to Congress on the enforcement and implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
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Labor department allocates funds for wildfire recovery in California
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the approval of up to $10 million in emergency grant funding for California, with an initial release of $1 million.
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Labor department finds preventable fatality at Florida worksite
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has concluded that a tragic incident at a Port St. Lucie worksite in June 2024 could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
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Chicago sanitation firm ordered to pay $60K for unpaid overtime
A federal court has ordered Green Maintenance Services Inc., a sanitation company based in Chicago, and its owner Jan Jarosz to pay $60,084 in back wages and damages.
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Labor department resolves West Virginia firm's unpaid medical claims
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a consent judgment with MSES Consultants Inc. and its owner, Lawrence Rine, to address unpaid employee medical claims.
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Labor department inspects mines; cites numerous safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has reported that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted impact inspections at 13 mines across several states in December 2024, resulting in the issuance of 119 violations.
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Department of Labor recovers $66K for Oklahoma restaurant workers denied tips
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction to recover $66,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 13 restaurant workers in Oklahoma City.
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Fertilizer manufacturer cited for safety lapses after worker fatality
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that a phosphatic fertilizer manufacturer in Mulberry, Florida, failed to adhere to essential safety standards.
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Oklahoma mental health clinic contractor found guilty of wrongful termination over medical leave
The U.S. Department of Labor has concluded that CREOKS Health Services, operating as TruHealth Integrated Care, unlawfully terminated an employee for using federally protected medical leave.
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Department of Labor recovers unpaid wages for Louisiana home care workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently concluded investigations revealing that two companion care providers in south Louisiana misclassified employees as independent contractors, leading to significant wage violations.
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Department of Labor enforces penalties on contractor over illegal child labor practices
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with QSI LLC, a cleaning contractor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Labor Department proposes rule on valuing employer stock in employee ownership plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a proposed regulation concerning the valuation of employer stock bought or sold by employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
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Department addresses violations with agreements from Perdue Farms & staffing agency
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with Perdue Farms Inc. and secured a separate consent judgment against staffing agency Staff Management Solutions LLC, also known as SMX, to address child labor violations at Perdue's poultry...
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Federal court orders R.B. Pamplin Corp., owner to restore $20M+ assets after pension violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment requiring Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and the R.B. Pamplin Corp. to restore at least $20,600,000 in assets to the company's pension plan.
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Little Caesars franchisee fined $26K for child labor violations
A Little Caesars restaurant in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been found to have violated federal child labor laws by employing minors inappropriately.
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Labor Department offers grants to aid homeless veterans
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $17 million grant funding opportunity aimed at assisting organizations that provide training and employment services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness.
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