News from July 2019

By Labor Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
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.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
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.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
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.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
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.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
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 ...
By DOT News Wire | Jul 17, 2019
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jul 17, 2019
The US State Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 17, 2019
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 17, 2019
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2019
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2019
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Jul 17, 2019
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Energy Department published a six page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jul 17, 2019
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.