News published on Federal Newswire in September 2019

News from September 2019


News Release: Thank you, Farid, for that kind introduction, and congratulations to General Electric for celebrating its 120th year of working in Africa. Thank you, also, to the Corporate Council on Africa and the Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center for inviting me here this morning. It is my pleasure to be with such a distinguished group: President al-Sisi, President Issoufou, President Akufo-Addo, and Vice President Duncan.


Texas Construction Company Pays Back Wages to Misclassified Employees  After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Violations

News Release: SPRING, TX – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Aztec Construction Inc. – doing business as RSP Aztec Construction Inc. in Spring, Texas – has paid $25,380 in back wages to five employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime requirements.


U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Solicitor Accepting Applications for 2020 Honors Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The application period for the fall 2020 Honors Program in the Office of the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor is underway. The program provides challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates with a passion for public service. The approximately 550 ...


U.S. Department of Labor Implements Opioid Safety Controls to Help  Injured Federal Workers Avoid Risk of Long-Term Opioid Use

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) announced the implementation of new opioid controls to protect injured federal workers. The new controls aim to reduce the risk of long-term opioid use. The Department is committed to reducing the potential of opioid misuse among injured federal workers receiving benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Masonry Manufacturer  For Exposing Employees to Silica and Other Hazards

News Release: RIVIERA BEACH, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Oldcastle APG South Inc. – based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and operating as Coastal, for exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and silica hazards at the company's facility in Riviera Beach, Florida. Oldcastle APG South Inc. faces $132,037 in penalties.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.