News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News from June 2019


U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Prevailing Wage Seminar in Anchorage

News Release: ANCHORAGE, AK – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will offer a compliance seminar for contractors, unions, workers and other interested parties to provide information on the rules governing federal prevailing wage requirements. The event in Anchorage, Alaska, will offer training on labor standards for federally funded construction and federal service contracts.


Lubbock Subway Franchisee Pays Nearly $80,000 in Back Wages  And Damages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: LUBBOCK, TX – After investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Shiprock Enterprise LTD and Junior Senior Inc. - operator of two Subway franchises in Lubbock, Texas - has paid $79,999 in back wages and liquidated damages to 52 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime requirements.


U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $48,248 in Wages and Damages for Employees After North Carolina Restaurant Violates Overtime Laws

News Release: RALEIGH, NC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Demetrio Inc. – operating as El Pollo Rico Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina – has paid $48,248 in back wages and liquidated damages to 32 employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Mississippi Landscaping Company Pays $44,832 in Back Wages and Damages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations in Florida

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL – After an investigation by the U.S Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Gulf Breeze Landscaping LLC – based in Gautier, Mississippi – has paid $44,832 in back wages and liquidated damages to 11 employees for violating overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Arizona Metal Extraction Facility  After Workers Burned By Electrical Arc Flash

News Release: PHOENIX, AZ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited ASARCO – a metal smelting company – for electrical hazards after an arc flash caused three workers to suffer severe burns at its facility in Hayden, Arizona. The company faces $278,456 in penalties for two willful violations and one serious violation.


U.S. Department of Labor Partnership Promotes Workplace Safety  During Construction of Poultry Research Lab in Athens, Georgia

News Release: ATHENS, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Georgia Inc. and Mortenson Construction to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens, Georgia.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Funding Opportunity  For Appalachian and Delta Regions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the availability of up to $29.2 million in demonstration grant funds to expand the impact of workforce development initiatives in the Appalachian and Delta regions through the Workforce Opportunity ...


The US State Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.