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The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $3.5 million to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
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US awards $4M grant to tackle child labor in Tanzanian gold mines
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $4 million cooperative agreement with Pact, an international development organization, to support Tanzania's efforts in combating child labor and improving working conditions in gold production.
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Department of Labor recovers $290K from Georgia hotel operator
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $145,424 in back wages and an equivalent amount in liquidated damages for 95 employees of YK Murli LLC, which operates as Baymont Inn & Suites in Georgia.
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Department announces measures for sustainable future of job corps program
The Department of Labor has announced measures aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Job Corps program.
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Department of Labor settles with Amazon over workplace ergonomics nationwide
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a corporate-wide settlement with Amazon, aimed at improving ergonomic safety measures across the company's facilities nationwide.
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Minneapolis restaurants fined over $100K after labor law violations
Four Minneapolis restaurants, operating under shared ownership, are set to pay $105,784 in back wages, damages, and penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Massachusetts contractor prohibited from retaliating against employees under new court order
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment that permanently prohibits a Massachusetts contractor from retaliating against employees.
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Massachusetts contractor barred from employee retaliation after labor department lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against Evolution Group Inc., a Massachusetts-based construction contractor, and its owners, Junior Moreira de Lima and Vitor Moreira.
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Labor department secures $125K settlement for unpaid overtime at Chicago area restaurants
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, compelling D’Nuez Corp. and its owners, Antonio Rendon and Albino Rendon, to compensate 53 employees with...
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US Department of Labor fines solar contractor $288K for repeated safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sunrun Installation Services Inc., a solar panel and battery storage company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, $288,087 for safety violations.
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President Biden inducted into Department of Labor's Hall of Honor
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the induction of President Joe Biden into the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hall of Honor.
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Court orders Teriyaki Grill founder to compensate workers for unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction against Mike Keim, the operator of six Teriyaki Grill locations in Utah.
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Labor Department funds job training for GM layoff-affected Kansans
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $601,782 to the Kansas Local Workforce Investment Area III Inc. This funding aims to support employment and training services for workers affected by upcoming layoffs at General Motors.
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Labor Department recovers $355K from Louisiana home care providers
More than 100 home care companions in southern Louisiana will receive nearly $355,000 in back wages and damages.
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Frances Perkins honored with national monument designation in Maine
President Joe Biden, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, and Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland have announced the designation of the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.
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OSHA cites Coastal Gunite Construction after fatality at Manns Harbor Bridge
A construction contractor based in Maryland is under scrutiny following the death of a 47-year-old diver during an underwater dive test at the Manns Harbor Bridge on Croatan Sound in June 2024.
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Labor Department allocates $99.3M for youth job training programs
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $99.3 million in grants to 71 organizations across 31 states to support training and employment services.
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Stella's Ice Cream fined over $321K for child labor law violations
A Nampa-based ice cream manufacturer and retailer, Stella's Ice Cream, is facing $321,015 in civil penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Department of Labor releases extensive 2023 workplace injury and illness data
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the release of detailed data on workplace injuries and illnesses for the year 2023.
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Tree service firm cited after fatal electrocution due to safety failures
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that a Marietta-based tree trimming contractor could have prevented the death of a 38-year-old worker.
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