News published on Federal Newswire in December 2019

News from December 2019


U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $82,468 in Wages for Employees After Investigation Finds South Carolina Auto Parts Supplier Missed Several Payrolls

News Release: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Quality Vision LLC – an automotive parts supplier based in North Charleston, South Carolina – has paid $82,468 in wages to 24 employees for violating minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Manufacturer For Exposing Employees to Safety Hazards at Georgia Worksite

News Release: LAVONIA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Wright Metal Products Crates LLC – based in South Bend, Indiana, and operating as WMP Crates – for exposing employees to amputation, chemical and other safety hazards at a worksite in Lavonia, Georgia. The company faces $195,034 in penalties.


Fairfield County Restaurants Pay $116,087 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages to 35 Employees After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: HARTFORD, CT – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), four Fairfield County, Connecticut, restaurants and their owners have paid a total of $116,087 in back wages and liquidated damages to 35 employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement: “The U.S. House of Representatives took an important step today towards final passage of President Trump’s landmark United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. USMCA’s passage will boost our nation’s already booming economy, paving the way for as many as 500,000 or more new American jobs.”


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a five page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.