News published on Federal Newswire in March 2019

News from March 2019


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Women’s History Month

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding Women's History Month: "Women's History Month is a celebration of women who succeed in every corner of the American economy. The Department of Labor is especially honored to have the first woman member of the President's Cabinet, Frances Perkins.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Pet Food Manufacturer For Amputation, Fall and Other Safety Hazards

News Release: MIAMI, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited The Higgins Group Corp. – operating as Higgins Premium Pet Foods – for exposing employees to amputation, fall, and other safety hazards at its facility in Miami, Florida. The company faces $95,472 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Colorado Company Paying $77,238 in Back Wages to Resolve FLSA Violations

News Release: MILLIKEN, CO – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Burnco Colorado LLC - doing business as Bestway Concrete and Aggregates - has paid $77,238 in back wages to 406 employees to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime requirements at the company's facilities in Milliken, Colorado, and Irvin, Texas.


U.S. Department of Labor Renews Alliance with Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee to Improve Workplace Safety

News Release: TOLEDO, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed an alliance with the Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) to address safety and health hazards that Ohio's apprentice and journeyperson electricians may encounter while working in construction and general industry.


U.S. Department of Labor Sues Massachusetts Construction Company  For Retaliation for Facilitating Arrest of Injured Employee

News Release: BOSTON, MA – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Boston, Massachusetts-based contractor Tara Construction Inc. and its chief executive officer, Pedro Pirez, alleging that they retaliated against an injured employee by facilitating his arrest.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a three page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.