U.S. Department of Labor
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Labor
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The U.S. Department of Labor introduces new tools for contractors under the Davis-Bacon Act.
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The U.S. Department of Labor is offering $98 million through its YouthBuild Program to fund pre-apprenticeships in key industries like construction and IT.
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The U.S. Department of Labor recovered over $17k in back wages from Ma's Kitchen in California due to improper tip pooling and unpaid overtime.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a $35.8 million fund aimed at expanding manufacturing apprenticeships nationwide, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Commerce.
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The U.S. Department of Labor reports an increase of 64,000 jobs in November 2025, with growth mainly in the private sector.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has published informational copies of the upcoming year's benefits plan forms in collaboration with other federal agencies.
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New Horizons Baking Co., an Ohio bakery, faces nearly $395k in fines after being cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for repeated safety violations involving worker exposure to hazardous conditions
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The U.S. Department of Labor partners with Harvey Construction Corp. to ensure safety during the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester.
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The U.S. Department of Labor found Howard & Sons Inc., a San Bernardino contractor, violated federal wage laws by failing to pay overtime wages to 62 employees.
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Sound Construction Inc., a Connecticut-based contractor, is facing over $1.2 million in fines following repeated safety violations related to excavation hazards as identified by OSHA inspections
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U.S. Department of Labor investigates Minnesota's unemployment insurance program for potential fraudThe U.S. Department of Labor is reviewing Minnesota's Unemployment Insurance program after reports revealed extensive fraud across various state benefits programs.
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The U.S. Department of Labor supports an Executive Order by President Trump targeting foreign-owned proxy advisory firms for their influence on capital markets.
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The U.S. has called on Mexico to investigate alleged worker rights violations at a facility in Campeche under USMCA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, following credible evidence from an independent union's petition
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The U.S. has called on Mexico to examine possible worker rights violations at Mondelez's Puebla facility under USMCA guidelines.
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The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has issued seven interpretative letters addressing workplace safety standards.
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The U.S. Department of Labor recovered over half a million dollars for workers denied wages due to a kickback scheme involving J. Solano HVAC LLC during two D.C.-funded housing projects.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Virginia Transformer Corp., an Idaho manufacturer, over $986K for safety violations related to unaddressed hazards from previous inspections.
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The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education have reported progress in their joint efforts to streamline federal workforce development programs.
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U.S. Department of Labor investigators have found that Hyoungwon E&C America Inc., an engineering and construction company, exposed its workers to safety hazards.
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resumed its regular enforcement operations after a funding lapse.