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News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced the selection of seven states to participate in the second round of an initiative that seeks to align state policy and funding to advance competitive integrated employment for individuals with mental health conditions.
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Investigation recovers $88K in back wages, damages for 32 golf course workers after US Department of Labor finds invalid tip pool, other violations
News Release: NEW ALBANY, OH - Federal investigators have recovered $88,822 in back wages and liquidated damages for 32 workers at a New Albany golf course and country club where the employer required tipped employees to share tips with managers and, by doing so, lost their ability to claim a tip credit under the law.
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Sioux Falls buffet restaurant’s wage violations lead US Department of Labor to recover $279K in overtime back wages, damages for 31 workers
News Release: SIOUX FALLS, SD - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $279,070 in back wages and liquidated damages from a Sioux Falls buffet restaurant that paid kitchen workers a flat monthly salary and denied them overtime wages for hours over 40 in a workweek.
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US Department of Labor, IRS renew agreement to continue, improve joint effort to combat employee misclassification
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor and the IRS today renewed a memorandum of understanding and added a streamlined process for joint referrals and closer coordination to stop businesses from misclassifying workers and denying them their full wages, benefits and protections under the law.
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Federal marshals arrest New Jersey restaurant owner who ignored court orders, subpoena for records from US Department of Labor
News Release: NEW YORK - The operator of three northern New Jersey restaurants has learned that not cooperating with a federal investigation and ignoring several federal court orders can get you arrested.
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US Department of Labor again cites Ohio roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards
News Release: MAUMEE, OH - For the eighth time since 2016, federal safety inspectors found the owner of a Martin roofing company exposing roofers and other workers to the construction industry’s leading cause of death -falls from elevation - by failing to provide them with fall protection equipment and hazard training.
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Johnson: 'Let's pass a CR'; DOL maintains updated contingency plan
As the U.S. Department of Labor prepares for contingency in case of a shutdown, a continuing resolution (CR) from Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) to keep government funded into February could hit the Senate floor as early as today.
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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 15
“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S7251-S7252 on Dec. 15
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Breaking Down Surprise Medical Bills
News Release: After facing a health crisis, you should be focused on recovery-not surprise costs. Despite efforts from lawmakers to shield Americans from unexpected medical costs, lack of protection due to complex state regulations and out-of-network costs can quickly plunge many Americans into financial chaos.
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What did Labor Department publish on Dec. 14?
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Foxx: Families Deserve More Education Freedom, Not Less
News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) responded to Senate Democrats’ decision to vote against a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden Department of Education’s outrageous rule gutting charter schools...
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Foxx Introduces the Parental Right to Protect Act
News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced yesterday the Parental Right to Protect Act, which safeguards parental rights by ensuring Child Protective Services (CPS) does not penalize parents for protecting their children from gender-transition interventions.
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Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Statutory Exemption for Cross-Trading of Securities on Dec. 14
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Labor Department on Dec. 14
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Miller-Meeks: “AmeriCorps’ continued mismanagement of taxpayer funds is inexcusable”
News Release: Today, Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Republican Leader Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing examining the state of AmeriCorps...
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Risky Business: Dollar General continues to expose employees to workplace dangers with fire, electrical hazards found, this time in Thomasville, Georgia
News Release: THOMASVILLE, GA - Federal workplace safety and health inspectors continue to find workplace hazards, despite levies of more than $15 million in fines since 2017, at Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC facilities exposing their workers to unsafe conditions, this time at a Thomasville, Georgia, retail store.
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Risky Business: Dollar General continues to expose employees to workplace dangers with fire, electrical hazards found, this time in Thomasville, Georgia
News Release: THOMASVILLE, GA - Federal workplace safety and health inspectors continue to find workplace hazards, despite levies of more than $15 million in fines since 2017, at Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC facilities exposing their workers to unsafe conditions, this time at a Thomasville, Georgia, retail store.
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Public press releases: U.S. Department of Labor publishes 64 in November
There were 64 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Labor in November.
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Murray, Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Independent Contractor Rule for Restoring Key Protections for Workers
News Release: Dear Principal Deputy Administrator Jessica Looman...
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Labor Department cracks down on child labor laws at several McDonald's in Pittsburgh area
The U.S. Department of Labor found multiple McDonald's restaurants in the Pittsburgh area in violation of child labor laws by allowing employees under the age of 16 to work outside of permissible hours.
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