News published on Federal Newswire in July 2019

News from July 2019


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Asheville, North Carolina, Resort in Violation of H-2B Guest Worker Program

News Release: ASHEVILLE, NC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Biltmore Co. – operating as Biltmore Workforce Management Inc. and based in Asheville, North Carolina – has paid $6,938 in back wages to a U.S. applicant for violating labor provisions of the H-2B visa program. The employer also paid a civil penalty of $24,076 assessed by WHD.


Ohio Health Care Provider Pays $230,696 in Overtime Back Wages To 74 Employees after U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Good Hands Supported Living LTD – based in Columbus, Ohio – has paid $230,696 in back wages to 74 employees. WHD found the rehabilitation center and home health care agency violated the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime and recordkeeping provisions.


U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of the Dangers of Heat Illness

News Release: BOSTON, MA – As temperatures rise in New England, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers to protect their employees from the dangers of working in hot weather.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Global Packaging Manufacturer  After Employee Suffers Severe Steam Burns in Queen City, Texas

News Release: QUEEN CITY, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Graphic Packaging International LLC – an Atlanta, Georgia-based paper product manufacturer – for exposing employees to hot steam, and failing to ensure the use of proper hazardous energy control methods. The company faces $211,400 in proposed fines.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards $85.9 Million for Reentry Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – In its latest effort to ensure that individuals returning to the labor force from the justice system have the opportunity to gain meaningful employment, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced approximately $85.9 million in Reentry Project grants awarded to 45 501(c)(3) non-profit ...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a six page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.