News from January 2019
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that as of today, Jan. 31, 2019, the application period is open for job creators to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans. To apply for the award, visit HireVets.gov.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Tuff Automation Inc. has paid a civil money penalty of $28,474 after a 17-year-old employee suffered an amputation of his right index finger while operating an unguarded band saw at the Grand Rapids, Michigan, manufacturing facility. The minor also suffered significant nerve damage to his right middle finger.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: WAUSAU, WI – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, Shadowlake Enterprises – operator of four Subway Restaurant franchise locations in Wausau, Wisconsin – has paid $47,657 in civil money penalties for child labor and recordkeeping violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: NEW YORK – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has sentenced Sergio Acosta – the former president and a representative of United Auto Workers Local 2326 in Edison, New Jersey – to three years of probation, and ordered him to pay $32,000 in restitution for embezzling funds from the union's employee benefit plan.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, has ordered Brinker International Inc. – operating as Maggiano's Little Italy in Atlanta, Georgia – and its subsidiary, Brinker International Payroll Company LP, to pay $49,500 in back wages and liquidated damages ...
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, has ordered Brinker International Inc. – operating as Maggiano's Little Italy in Atlanta, Georgia – and its subsidiary, Brinker International Payroll Company LP, to pay $49,500 in back wages and liquidated damages ...
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: WAUSAU, WI – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, Shadowlake Enterprises – operator of four Subway Restaurant franchise locations in Wausau, Wisconsin – has paid $47,657 in civil money penalties for child labor and recordkeeping violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Tuff Automation Inc. has paid a civil money penalty of $28,474 after a 17-year-old employee suffered an amputation of his right index finger while operating an unguarded band saw at the Grand Rapids, Michigan, manufacturing facility. The minor also suffered significant nerve damage to his right middle finger.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that as of today, Jan. 31, 2019, the application period is open for job creators to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans. To apply for the award, visit HireVets.gov.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
News Release: NEW YORK – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has sentenced Sergio Acosta – the former president and a representative of United Auto Workers Local 2326 in Edison, New Jersey – to three years of probation, and ordered him to pay $32,000 in restitution for embezzling funds from the union's employee benefit plan.
By USDA Wire | Jan 31, 2019
The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 31, 2019
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 31, 2019
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 31, 2019
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jan 31, 2019
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jan 31, 2019
The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jan 31, 2019
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
