US Department of Labor (DOL)
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Recent News About US Department of Labor (DOL)
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HBD Industries, an Ohio-based industrial rubber hose manufacturer, is once again facing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The company's subsidiary, HBD/Thermoid Inc., which operates in Bellefontaine, has been cited by the DOL seven times since 2013.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has imposed a $1.4 million fine on a Wisconsin sawmill, Florence Hardwoods LLC, for violating federal law by permitting minors to operate hazardous machinery. The department also found that the employees involved were not given sufficient training to adhere to safety guidelines for machine maintenance.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a lawsuit against a Vermont excavation company, Bevins & Son Inc., alleging that the company used social media to retaliate against workers who had been awarded lost wages earlier this year. This development follows a settlement that the department negotiated with the company earlier this year.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has imposed fines totalling $315,000 on two Houston-based contractors for exposing employees to safety hazards during the demolition of Friendswood High School in June. An investigation found that the companies did not comply with federal requirements for an engineering survey to be conducted before work commenced.
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A grain company based in Westfield, Illinois is facing a $115,855 fine from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) following two incidents where employees were caught in a grain bin. The first incident occurred in February when a worker was trapped for five hours, and a second incident occurred in July when the company reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that an employee had suffered a partial leg amputation after sustaining leg injuries.
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Workers in the landscaping and horticultural industries across four western states and three Pacific territories are now required to comply with a labor program designed to enhance workplace safety.
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Minnesota-based construction contractor, Wagner Construction Inc., is once again under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for repeated violations related to trenching and excavation hazards. Despite agreeing in 2021 to enhance safety measures for its employees, the company was found to have exposed workers to similar risks in June while replacing a residential water main and 20 separate curb stop valves for house connections in Minot, North Dakota.
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John O’Brien is a veteran journalist and editor of Legal Newsline. The American Legal Record Podcast interviewed O’Brien last week regarding his recent article, “Company being crushed under weight of feds' child labor probe, despite no charges.”
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A private state prison for men, located in South Bay, Florida was discovered to be in violation of recognized safety practices which left its employees vulnerable to attacks from prisoners. This disregard for standard protocol was uncovered during a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
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The owner of a Michigan senior home care services company is looking at jail time for failing to provide U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigators with time and pay records. The owner, Rosie Guthrie, has been held in contempt of court since September 27 for refusing to comply with a federal court order.
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A Spartanburg home healthcare provider will have to pay $139,975 in back wages after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) found that they failed to pay employees’ overtime. The company involved is Apella Health Management, which operates as the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
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The Department of Labor (DOL) released their findings that Air Liquide Advanced Materials failed to adhere to safety protocols which would have prevented explosion that caused multiple employee injuries.
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In a legal showdown with the Department of Labor, Michigan-based Forge Industrial Staffing, Inc. is fighting back against what it says is an over-reaching investigation that could devastate its business.
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According to a press release dated Oct. 18, 2023, the nine honorees, all leaders of schools in the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort, will be officially recognized at an awards ceremony scheduled for next month.
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U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of pay discrimination against female employees at its New York City headquarters, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers its statistics from two major monthly surveys, the household survey and the establishment survey. The household survey measurers labor for status, including unemployment, by demographic characteristics. The establishment survey measures earnings and hours by different industries.
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A federal court in Seattle has ruled that Starbucks Corp. must comply with a U.S. Department of Labor administrative subpoena that seeks documents needed in an investigation by the department’s Office of Labor-Management Standards into money spent by the company related to worker organizing campaigns. This enforcement comes in the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor's attempt to verify Starbucks' adherence to reporting requirements tied to union organizing initiatives.
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New report highlights the economic impact of immigrants in East Texas
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In August, a congressman from New York awarded airline catering company Flying Food Group with a special congressional recognition for its commitment to benefiting the community and the lives of the people of East Harlem. The award cites the company's "unwavering commitment to the betterment of the community," and was signed and presented by Rep. Adriano Espaillat who serves New York's 13th Congressional District.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have joined forces to protect workers from unfair practices, according to a new agreement signed by both agencies. The partnership aims to promote competitive labor markets and put an end to deceptive and unlawful acts and practices that harm workers.