News published on Federal Newswire in June 2020

News from June 2020


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in South Dakota Bee Company Paying $466,767 in Back Wages and Penalties

News Release: KADOKA, SD – After a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, Strehlow Bees Inc. has paid $404,827 in back wages to 36 employees – from the United States, South Africa and Nicaragua – for violating multiple conditions of the H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers. The Kadoka, South Dakota, company has also paid $61,940 in civil money penalties, assessed by the Department.


Ohio Landscaping Company to Pay $18,469 in Back Wages to 12 Employees After U.S. Labor Department Finds Violations of H-2B Visa Program

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH – After a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Yard Solutions – based in Groveport, Ohio – will pay $18,469 in back wages to 12 employees to resolve violations of the labor provisions of the H-2B guest worker visa program, under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).


South Carolina Auto Body Shop Pays $21,874 in Back Wages and Damages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: SURFSIDE BEACH, SC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Coastal Collision & Glass Inc. – an automotive body repair shop based in Surfside Beach, South Carolina – has paid $21,874 in back wages and liquidated damages to six employees to resolve overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes $1.9 Million Fine to New Jersey Framing Contractor for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards

News Release: PALISADES PARK, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing penalties against BB Frame LLC – operating as Frame Q and as Juan Quevedo (the owner and principal) – for exposing workers to multiple safety hazards at four Bergen County, New Jersey, worksites. OSHA conducted five investigations beginning in December 2019 of the Palisades Park, New Jersey, framing contractor and is proposing $1,997,125 in penalties.


Tennessee Manufacturer to Pay $134,799 in Back Wages to More Than 400 Employees After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: NEW TAZEWELL, TN – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Homesteader LLC – a trailer manufacturer based in New Tazewell, Tennessee – will pay $134,799 in back wages to 408 employees to resolve overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.