US Department of Labor (DOL)
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Recent News About US Department of Labor (DOL)
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Troy Finnegan appointed as assistant secretary for labor administration
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of Troy W. Finnegan as assistant secretary for administration and management.
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Dean Heyl appointed as assistant secretary for public affairs
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of Dean A. Heyl as assistant secretary for public affairs.
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Labor Department halts activities under rescinded Executive Order 11246
Acting Secretary of Labor Vince Micone has issued a directive to all employees of the U.S. Department of Labor, instructing them to halt all investigative and enforcement activities related to Executive Order 11246.
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Labor Department recovers $63K from Subway franchisee over wage violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment to recover $63,604 in back wages and liquidated damages from a Subway franchisee operating six locations in Massachusetts.
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Arizona firms fined $7.4M for denying overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment requiring two Arizona-based drywall and painting companies to pay $7,450,000 in back wages and damages.
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Department of Labor awards $46.5M in grants for youth opportunities
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $46.5 million in grants to assist young individuals in communities affected by violence and poverty.
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OSHA cites contractor for safety violations after fatal fall at theater
A construction worker's fatal fall at the Cutler Majestic Theater in Boston in August 2024 could have been prevented, according to a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.
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OSHA cites appliance maker after fatal accident due to machine hazards
Federal workplace safety investigators have determined that Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of GE-brand appliances in Decatur, Alabama, failed to adhere to machine safety standards.
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Scaffold firm penalized for unsafe practices at Massachusetts high-rise
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.