News from November 2020
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: An employee of a government contractor pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a scheme to overbill a contract administered by the General Services Administration (GSA) by approximately $1.25 million, and solicit and receive kickbacks from a subcontractor in exchange for providing that subcontractor valuable contract modifications.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: Today, the Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe, Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park LLC, and Tiger King LLC, to address recurring inhumane treatment and improper handling of animals protected by the Endangered Species Act. The complaint alleges violations of ...
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: A federal grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee, returned a 16-count superseding indictment Wednesday, charging seven MS-13 gang members with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana and serious firearm-related offenses, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: Today, Orlando Cordia Hall was executed at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute in accordance with the capital sentence unanimously recommended by a federal jury and imposed by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 1996. Hall was pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m. EST.
By Fed Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: Federal financial institution regulatory agencies today issued a joint fact sheet clarifying that bank and credit union compliance efforts to meet Bank Secrecy Act due diligence requirements for customers that are charities and other nonprofit organizations should be based on the money laundering risks posed by the customer relationship.
By Fed Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Craco, Inc., Vinita, Oklahoma Written Agreement dated Nov. 13, 2020 Enforcement actions can be searched for here.
By Fed Newswire | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday issued a final rule modifying the annual assessment fees for its supervision and regulation of large financial companies, as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA). The final rule is nearly identical to the proposal issued in November 2019.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: FORT MYERS, FL – S & O Groceries Inc. – operating as Bravo Supermarket in Fort Myers, Florida – has paid $13,781 in back wages to two employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department also assessed the grocery store a civil penalty of $806 for the repeat nature of the violations.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has launched an education and enforcement initiative in eight Southeastern states to ensure construction companies that work on federal or federally assisted construction projects meet prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA).
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: LAS VEGAS, NV – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Jerezee Construction – a construction company based in Las Vegas, Nevada – will pay $3,270 in back wages after wrongly denying paid sick leave to an employee whose healthcare provider advised to self-quarantine following a potential coronavirus exposure, and failing to pay overtime.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: WEST COVINA, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Fames Transport Inc. – a mail-hauling contractor for the U.S. Postal Service in Southern California – has paid $116,513 in back wages and fringe benefits to 67 employees for violating the Service Contract Act (SCA).
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: PLANO, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and DXC Technology Co. (DXC) – formerly known as Hewlett-Packard Co. – have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination against female employees.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: WEST COVINA, CA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Fames Transport Inc. – a mail-hauling contractor for the U.S. Postal Service in Southern California – has paid $116,513 in back wages and fringe benefits to 67 employees for violating the Service Contract Act (SCA).
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: LAS VEGAS, NV – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Jerezee Construction – a construction company based in Las Vegas, Nevada – will pay $3,270 in back wages after wrongly denying paid sick leave to an employee whose healthcare provider advised to self-quarantine following a potential coronavirus exposure, and failing to pay overtime.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has launched an education and enforcement initiative in eight Southeastern states to ensure construction companies that work on federal or federally assisted construction projects meet prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA).
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: FORT MYERS, FL – S & O Groceries Inc. – operating as Bravo Supermarket in Fort Myers, Florida – has paid $13,781 in back wages to two employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department also assessed the grocery store a civil penalty of $806 for the repeat nature of the violations.
By Labor Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
News Release: PLANO, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and DXC Technology Co. (DXC) – formerly known as Hewlett-Packard Co. – have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination against female employees.
By DOE Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Nov 19, 2020
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
