News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


US Department of Labor recovers more than $90K in overtime back wages for 14 Austin-area pizzeria workers; finds child labor violations


South Carolina Burger King franchisee to make enterprise-wide changes after US Department of Labor finds child labor violations at 9 restaurants


US Department of Labor recovers $67K in back pay for 29 workers after Akron employer fails to meet payroll for more than two months


US Department of Labor recovers $44K in back wages for 25 workers after Panama City vacation rental provider denied them overtime pay


Missouri steakhouse’s wage violations lead US Department of Labor to recover $171K for 75 workers denied tips, overtime, minimum wages


US Department of Labor will hold hearing on proposed amendment to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Exemption


US Department of Labor sues former hospital CEO who failed to forward plan contributions, caused cancellation of employees’ health insurance


US Department of Labor updates Interpretive Bulletin on independence requirement for accountants auditing employee benefit plans


PBGC Approves Special Financial Assistance Application


US Department of Labor awards $8M to support policy development center for equal, inclusive employment of people with disabilities


US Department of Labor awards nearly $20M in funding to support training, services, wage subsidies for workers hurt by foreign trade


US Department of Labor reminds recovery, clean-up, rebuild employers, workers: worker protections, employer responsibilities cannot be uprooted


US Department of Labor sues former Albany restaurant owner, operator to end retaliation against workers who filed wage lawsuit


US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders call on employers, workers to combat surge in construction worker suicides


US Department of Labor spotlights employer readiness, new resources, rights of workers during Disaster Preparedness Month


To kick off Natural Disaster Preparedness Month the US Department of Labor reminds workers of federal labor law protections, employers about responsibilities amidst the peak of storm season


US Labor Department investigation finds child labor violations at 3 Dunkin’ locations in Pennsylvania, affecting 39 minors


US Department of Labor will hold hearing on proposed amendment to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Exemption


Ohio auto parts manufacturer cited for 10 federal safety violations after workers battle 13 fires in 2 years in plastic molding plant


US Department of Labor sues former hospital CEO who failed to forward plan contributions, caused cancellation of employees’ health insurance