News published on Federal Newswire in February 2019

News from February 2019


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in San Francisco Company Paying Employees $791,935 in Back Wages

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Revel Systems Inc. – a software company based in San Francisco, California – has paid $791,935 in back wages to 333 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Canned Food Company in Texas  After Employee Suffers Amputation

News Release: EL PASO, TX - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Bruce Foods Corporation – a Mexican food manufacturer based in El Paso, Texas – after an employee suffered an amputation. The company now faces $194,350 in fines.


U.S. Department of Labor and Lee Lewis Construction Partner to Enhance Workplace Safety and Health at Lubbock Construction Project

News Release: LUBBOCK, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Lee Lewis Construction recently signed a partnership to help protect construction workers during construction of the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, Texas.


One of the Most Senior Level Former Coal Company Officials in Kentucky Charged for Defrauding Regulators About Black-Lung Causing Risks To Miners

News Release: MADISONVILLE, KY – United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman announced the charging of an additional former supervisor and safety official from Armstrong Coal, in addition to the eight previous officials charged by a federal grand jury, for conspiracy to defraud an agency of the United States government by deceit, trickery, and dishonest means.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Southern California Care Facility Paying $61,846 to 10 Employees for Overtime Violations

News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Janray Homes Inc. – a residential care company based in La Mirada, California – will pay $61,846 to 10 employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Seattle-Area Residential Care Company Paying $222,426 to 19 Employees for Overtime Violations

News Release: SEATTLE, WA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Good Shepherd Adult Family Home – a residential care company based in Shoreline, Washington –will pay $222,426 in back wages and liquidated damages to 19 employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department also assessed $17,442 in civil penalties against the employer for the willful nature of the violations.


U.S. Department of Labor Finds Extensive Overtime, Minimum Wage,  And Child Labor Violations at Hawaii Malls

News Release: HONOLULU, HI – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that an education and enforcement initiative by its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) focused on retail mall employers in Hawaii, recovered $698,120 in back wages and liquidated damages for 339 employees, and led WHD to assess $59,523 in civil penalties for child labor violations during Fiscal Year 2018.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.