News published on Federal Newswire in January 2019

News from January 2019


News Release: Severiano Martinez-Rojas, 53, of Mexico, was sentenced on Friday by United States District Judge Edward R. Korman to over 24 years in prison for his role in the sex trafficking of three victims. The amount to be paid in restitution will be announced at a later date.


U.S. Department of Labor to Provide Educational Forum on Resolving Overtime and Minimum Wage Violations January 9, in New Orleans, Louisiana

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will present an educational forum about developments in its policies and regulations, and its Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (PAID), in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 2019.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor Following Crane Collapse  At New York City Construction Worksite

News Release: NEW YORK, NY – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Western Waterproofing Co. Inc. – doing business as Western Specialty Contractors – for exposing employees to serious injuries at a New York City construction worksite. The St. Louis, Missouri-based contractor faces $155,204 in proposed penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Court Ordering Tennessee Construction Company to Pay $501,000 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee has ordered Reynolds Baldwin III – doing business as Copperhead Construction LLC and formerly as Sara-Tech LLC – to pay $501,000 in back ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Nebraska Restaurant Paying $145,987 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: OMAHA, NE – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), a federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, entered a consent judgment ordering China Palace Inc. and owners and operators – Miao Hui Zhang and Jian Zhang – to pay $145,987 in back wages, liquidated damages and ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Nebraska Restaurant Paying $145,987 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: OMAHA, NE – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), a federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, entered a consent judgment ordering China Palace Inc. and owners and operators – Miao Hui Zhang and Jian Zhang – to pay $145,987 in back wages, liquidated damages and ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Court Ordering Tennessee Construction Company to Pay $501,000 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee has ordered Reynolds Baldwin III – doing business as Copperhead Construction LLC and formerly as Sara-Tech LLC – to pay $501,000 in back ...


U.S. Department of Labor to Provide Educational Forum on Resolving Overtime and Minimum Wage Violations January 9, in New Orleans, Louisiana

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will present an educational forum about developments in its policies and regulations, and its Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (PAID), in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 2019.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor Following Crane Collapse  At New York City Construction Worksite

News Release: NEW YORK, NY – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Western Waterproofing Co. Inc. – doing business as Western Specialty Contractors – for exposing employees to serious injuries at a New York City construction worksite. The St. Louis, Missouri-based contractor faces $155,204 in proposed penalties.


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


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on Jan. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Hampton man pleaded guilty today to armed bank robbery and making false bomb threats.


Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Bank Robbery and Multiple Bomb Hoaxes

News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Hampton man pleaded guilty today to armed bank robbery and making false bomb threats.


Five Members of Mexican Sex Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison

News Release: Five Members of Mexican Sex Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison.