News published on Federal Newswire in February 2019

News from February 2019


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta  On Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative: “The Trump administration continues to empower women economically with the launch of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative.


Court Sentences Lansing, Michigan, Resident to Jail, Orders $48,285  In Restitution for Theft of Mother’s General Motors’ Employee Pension

News Release: LANSING, MI – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County, Michigan, the Michigan Circuit Court for Ingham County has sentenced Allen G. Ollenburger – a resident of Lansing, Michigan – to serve ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Florida Cell Phone Company Paying $27,514 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: PENSACOLA, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), IV Wireless LLC – operating as Boost Mobile in Pensacola, Florida – will pay $27,514 in back wages and liquidated damages to 32 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Florida Grocery Store Paying $198,039 in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages to 17 Employees

News Release: TAMPA, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), El Grande Supermarket Corp. – operating as El Grande Supermarket in Tampa, Florida – will pay $198,039 in back wages and liquidated damages to 17 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Court Sentences Lansing, Michigan, Resident to Jail, Orders $48,285  In Restitution for Theft of Mother’s General Motors’ Employee Pension

News Release: LANSING, MI – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County, Michigan, the Michigan Circuit Court for Ingham County has sentenced Allen G. Ollenburger – a resident of Lansing, Michigan – to serve ...


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta  On Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative: “The Trump administration continues to empower women economically with the launch of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a three page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.