News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Michigan Woman Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Fraud Scheme Involving PUA Benefits


US Department of Labor recovers $92K in overtime back pay, damages for 18 workers at Indianapolis grocer’s three locations


Tampa Marco’s Pizza franchisee pays nearly $8K in penalties after allowing 15-year-olds to work outside permitted hours, engage in hazardous duties


Ohio nursery owner debarred from foreign labor visa program after US Department of Labor investigation finds repeated violations


US Department of Labor, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office establish partnership to protect workers’ rights


Investigation recovers $54K in back wages for 62 hospice care workers at two Puerto Rico centers that incorrectly paid them as volunteers


US Department of Labor offers prevailing wage compliance seminars for federal contractors, contracting agencies, unions, workers


US Department of Labor recovers $113K in back wages, damages for 169 Florida heating, ventilation, air conditioning workers denied overtime



FEMA Administrator Speaks at Texas CERT Conference, Meets Houston Leaders to Discuss Hurricane Harvey Lessons Learned


Disaster Recovery Center to Reopen in Hazelwood on Monday


Incomplete Applications Preventing FEMA Assistance for Residents of New Mexico


FEMA Awards More Than $1.1 Million To City of Hartford For COVID Costs


FEMA, MDEM and Baltimore host Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities News Conference at MedStar Health


Kentucky Floods: Door-to-Door Inspection Teams to Provide Home Inspections


Mobile Recovery Centers are Coming to Leslie and Martin Counties


FEMA Assistance May Be Available For Losses Not Covered by Insurance



DHS Announces Funding Allocations for FY 2022 Preparedness Grants


FEMA Provides $1.2 Million to McCone Electric Cooperative Following 2021 Storms