The most recent press release, "Statement by US Labor Secretary Walsh on the President’s FY 2022 Budget," was submitted on May 28.
The U.S. Department of Labor published 95 releases the month before, marking a 46.3 percent decrease for the current month.
The Department provides billions in unemployment insurance, which peaked around 2011 though spending had declined before the pandemic. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, claimed the Department funds "ineffective and duplicative services" and overregulates the workplace.
The proposed budget provides a significant boost to the DOL’s funding from $12.5 billion to $14.2 billion, a 13.6% increase.
Press releases by the U.S. Department of Labor in May
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Statement by US Labor Secretary Walsh on the President’s FY 2022 Budget | 05/28/2021 |
| Gainesville roofing contractor pays $31K in back wages to 30 workers after US Department of Labor finds employer denied overtime illegally | 05/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces new members of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health | 05/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor debars North Carolina contractor from bidding on federal contracts after investigation finds wage violations at EPA cafeteria | 05/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor investigation recovers more than $150K in back wages, damages for 13 Tampa restaurant workers | 05/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces selection of researchers to analyze how labor policies, protections, programs reach underserved communities | 05/26/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Panama City Beach scooter rental operator let minors do hazardous work, work more hours than legally allowed | 05/26/2021 |
| Two New Hampshire restaurants pay $302K in back wages, penalties for wage violations following US Department of Labor investigation | 05/26/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Jackson security business willfully violated wage laws, recovers $68K in back wages | 05/26/2021 |
| Tampa home healthcare service pays more than $45K in back wages to 38 workers after US Department of Labor investigation reveals violations | 05/26/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces proposed rulemaking to rescind Final Rule on Form T-1 Trust Annual Report filing | 05/26/2021 |
| US Department of Labor investigation finds Tennessee contractor violated child labor laws related to teenage worker’s fatal fall | 05/25/2021 |
| OSHA cites two Michigan companies after demolition collapse at Killen Power Plant in Manchester, Ohio, kills two workers | 05/25/2021 |
| US Department of Labor secures judgment requiring Southern California logistics company to pay $122K in overtime back wages, damages, penalties | 05/24/2021 |
| US Department of Labor obtains preliminary injunction restraining Massachusetts contractor from retaliating against employees | 05/24/2021 |
| Detroit contractor pays $82K in back wages, fringe benefits to 19 laborers after US Department of Labor finds federal violations | 05/24/2021 |
| US Departments of Homeland Security, Labor issue joint rule supplementing H-2B visa cap | 05/21/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, local advocacy groups to host Spanish language webinar on wage, leave protections for frontline, other workers | 05/21/2021 |
| US Department announces OSHA rule proposal to clarify handrail, stair rail system requirements in general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standard | 05/20/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Columbus chemical company for exposing workers to host of safety hazards at manufacturing facility | 05/20/2021 |
| US Department of Labor to host webinar for teens, parents, employers, educators on how federal, state laws protect Pennsylvania’s teen workers | 05/20/2021 |
| OSHA’s strategic partnership with Holder Construction, Georgia Tech results in improved workplace safety conditions and increased involvement from workers with their safety | 05/20/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers more than $150K in wages after investigation finds federal contractor failed to pay employees properly | 05/18/2021 |
| OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino | 05/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor launches additional employment, career workshops to provide support to transitioning military spouses | 05/17/2021 |
| OSHA cites High Springs roofing contractor for workplace safety failures for the 8th time; proposes $183K in penalties | 05/17/2021 |
| US Department of Labor reaches agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Oklahoma facility | 05/14/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces ‘America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion’ is 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme | 05/13/2021 |
| OSHA, Maine Brewers’ Guild, Maine Department of Labor’s Workplace Safety and Health Division partner to promote worker safety | 05/13/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces 18-month delay to rule affecting prevailing wage for certain immigrants, non-immigrants | 05/13/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers more than $530K in back wages after investigation finds Florida employer missed multiple payrolls | 05/13/2021 |
| South Florida H-2A employer pays $21K after US Department of Labor uncovers guest worker visa program violations | 05/12/2021 |
| US Department of Labor secures court order requiring Tennessee disaster relief company and officer to pay $87K in back wages and damages to employees who worked in US Virgin Islands | 05/12/2021 |
| Los Angeles garment contractor to pay back wages, penalties after US Department of Labor finds overtime violations | 05/11/2021 |
| NEWS: US Department of Labor recovers more than $33K in back wages for 22 workers at Florida home healthcare service | 05/11/2021 |
| US Department of Labor investigation finds Orange County assisted-living facilities operator shorted workers’ pay | 05/11/2021 |
| OSHA cites 6 contractors for exposing workers to falls, other safety hazards at Medford luxury home site; proposes nearly $250K in penalties | 05/10/2021 |
| Minnesota company debarred from federal guest worker program after investigation finds temporary foreign workers exploited | 05/10/2021 |
| Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on the April Jobs Report | 05/07/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $36K in back wages for Fort Myers’ grocery store workers after investigation finds overtime violations | 05/07/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $558K in fines for Texas bath, shower manufacturer for willful, repeat safety violations at Waco facility | 05/06/2021 |
| US Department of Labor asks Kansas heavy construction industries to submit data to help establish accurate prevailing wage rates | 05/06/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces proposed rulemaking for range herding, livestock production applications under the H-2A program | 05/06/2021 |
| US Department of Labor issues guidance to states to permit greater flexibility for waiving the recovery of certain unemployment insurance overpayments | 05/05/2021 |
| US Department of Labor to withdraw Independent Contractor Rule | 05/05/2021 |
| Federal judge finds Bradenton behavioral healthcare center exposed workers to more than 50 attacks by residents, allowed destruction of video evidence | 05/04/2021 |
| US Department of Labor welcomes nominations for members of the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship | 05/04/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $39K for 31 employees of Franklin area lawn care company | 05/04/2021 |
| US Department of Labor offers webinars for Kansas City area on coronavirus-related employee protections during the pandemic | 05/03/2021 |
| OSHA reminds storm recovery workers, volunteers to take safety precautions as rain, danger of flash floods continue in Southwestern Missouri | 05/03/2021 |
| US Department of Labor offers series of webinars for Southeastern employees, employers on workplace protections during the pandemic | 05/03/2021 |
