News published on Federal Newswire in December 2019

News from December 2019


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Federal Court Ordering Blueberry Grower Munger Bros. to Pay $3.5 Million in Back Wages, Penalties

News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Delano, California-based blueberry grower Munger Bros. LLC and two related companies will pay $2.5 million in back wages to approximately 3,000 workers to resolve violations of the H-2A visa program and the Migrant and Seasonal Worker Protection Act (MSPA).


U.S. Department of Labor Forms Alliance with Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturer and Employers Association to Promote Workplace Safety

News Release: WILKES-BARRE, PA - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a two-year alliance with the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturer and Employers Association (NEPA MAEA) to promote workplace safety and health to general industry employees and students entering the workforce in Northeast Pennsylvania.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Dollar Tree Stores For Workplace Hazards at Andalusia, Alabama Location

News Release: ANDALUSIA, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited national discount retailer Dollar Tree Stores Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards at the company’s Andalusia, Alabama, location. The company faces $312,576 in penalties.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.