News published on Federal Newswire in March 2018

News from March 2018


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Alabama Security Contractor Paying $1,184,722 in Back Wages and Benefits to 236 Employees

News Release: HUNTSVILLE, AL – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation, a Huntsville, Alabama, security company and two subcontractors will pay $1,184,722 in back wages to 236 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the companies violated provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Service Contract Act (SCA), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Provides Hurricane-Related Outreach To U.S. Virgin Islands on Wage Compliance, Enforcement

News Release: GUAYNABO, PR – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will be on St. Croix and St. Thomas through March 21 to investigate wage issues and provide compliance assistance related to work done in connection with recovery efforts following Hurricanes Maria and Irma.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Marietta Hotel Company Paying $73,732 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation, two Marietta-based hotels have paid $73,732 in back wages and liquidated damages to 14 employees for violating minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Manufacturer For Lacking Safety Procedures After Employee Suffers Amputation

News Release: ASHLAND, OH ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Liqui-Box Corp., an Ashland plastic bag manufacturer, for serious and repeated violations of machine safety procedures. The company faces proposed penalties totaling $155,208.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a nine page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.