The most recent press release, "ICYMI: Secretary Walsh visits Port of Los Angeles, discusses economic recovery and supply chain with local leaders," was submitted on Nov. 30, 2021.
The U.S. Department of Labor published 56 releases the month before, marking a 12.5 percent increase 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 November
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| ICYMI: Secretary Walsh visits Port of Los Angeles, discusses economic recovery and supply chain with local leaders | 11/30/2021 |
| Milledgeville grocer exposed workers to risk of coronavirus, amputation hazards, US Department of Labor inspection finds | 11/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor extends comment period for COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard | 11/30/2021 |
| Fayetteville motorcycle company’s pay practices violated federal law, US Department of Labor recovers $96K in back wages, damages | 11/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites St. Croix refinery for failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals following flaring incidents | 11/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Florida logistics solutions provider shortchanged wages of 31 yard hostlers at Texas distribution center | 11/29/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites two Rhode Island contractors for exposing workers to cave-in hazards at Warwick sewer line excavation | 11/29/2021 |
| Court orders convenience store, pizzeria operator to pay $120K in back wages, damages, penalties after US Department of Labor investigation | 11/24/2021 |
| US Department of Labor launches initiative to protect professional caregivers’ wages, rights; ensure industry employers comply with law | 11/23/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces funding opportunity for $90M in grants to support academic, skills training, pre-apprenticeship services | 11/23/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovered more than $2.4B to employee benefit plans, participants, beneficiaries in fiscal year 2021 | 11/23/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds North Georgia contractor bypassed safety requirements in investigation of 24-year-old worker’s death in Dawsonville | 11/23/2021 |
| US Department of Labor reminds employers to avoid compliance issues by ensuring worker safety, proper pay practices this holiday season | 11/22/2021 |
| ICYMI: Secretary Walsh stands with workers in Alabama to announce final rule to raise minimum wage to $15 for federal contract workers | 11/22/2021 |
| Statement by Secretary Walsh on Federal Reserve Nominations | 11/22/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces final rule to increase minimum wage for workers on federal contracts beginning Jan. 30, 2022 | 11/22/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Iowa Workforce Development sign 5-year agreement to better protect Iowa workers’ rights, wages | 11/19/2021 |
| Secretary Walsh, Swiss President Parmelin sign memorandum of understanding to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in the US | 11/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds federal wage violations, recovers more than $128K in back wages for employees of Vermont insulation, roofing contractor | 11/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $228K for 35 workers of Maxton contractor that failed to meet federal contract’s wage requirements | 11/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law | 11/18/2021 |
| Administrative law judge orders New Jersey federal contractor to pay $549K in back wages to 46 workers after US Department of Labor finds wage violations | 11/18/2021 |
| Investigation of Orem bakery, restaurant and grocer recovers $32K in overtime back wages for 8 workers; finds minor doing hazardous work | 11/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Travis County District Attorney commit to expand, improve protection of workers’ wages, enforcement of laws | 11/17/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces efforts to implement reporting requirements of prescription costs, medical expenses; avoid unexpected healthcare costs | 11/17/2021 |
| US Department of Labor alleges global truck manufacturer fired worker concerned about coronavirus safety at Texas facility | 11/17/2021 |
| US Department of Labor opens online dialogue with stakeholders to expand access among underrepresented communities to Registered Apprenticeships | 11/16/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, stakeholders to sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers on Obama Presidential Center from construction hazards | 11/16/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $45K for 22 Las Cruces restaurant workers whose employer did not pay overtime | 11/16/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $85K for ‘benched’ H-1B worker | 11/15/2021 |
| Largest US pork processor agrees to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan, health training for workers | 11/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor marks 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week | 11/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards $3M in incremental funding to continue employment, training services to combat New Jersey’s opioid crisis | 11/15/2021 |
| 美國勞工部為麻薩諸塞州三家餐館的75名僱員 追回16.5萬美元的拖欠工資 | 11/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $165K in back wages for 75 employees of three Massachusetts restaurants | 11/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces proposal to rescind Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program | 11/12/2021 |
| Sunpro Solar’s owner cited again for exposing workers to fall hazards after investigation at Naples work site; faces $160K in penalties | 11/12/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission align to end retaliation, promote workers’ rights | 11/10/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces recipients of 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards | 11/10/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer for failing to protect employees from toxic substance exposures | 11/09/2021 |
| Operators of three Houston-area BBQ restaurants pay $40K in back wages to 179 workers after federal investigators finds overtime, other violations | 11/09/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Tulsa oilfield construction company failed to pay electricians, assistants overtime wages | 11/09/2021 |
| US Department of Labor relaunches EARN web site to help make public, private sector workplaces more inclusive for people with disabilities | 11/09/2021 |
| Amid national increase, US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize electrical safety after 4 workplace deaths in Missouri, Kansas | 11/09/2021 |
| Federal court orders Beaver County gas station, convenience store to pay nearly $300K in back wages, damages, penalties for wage, overtime violations | 11/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces proposal to return to long-standing policy, practice on religious exemption | 11/08/2021 |
| Texas hotel operator agrees to pay back wages, damages to worker fired after reporting unsafe work conditions, seeking medical help | 11/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $200K in fines after 2 workers suffer injuries in separate incidents at northern Wisconsin foundry | 11/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $46K in back wages for 29 workers after investigation of Gainesville roofing company’s pay practices | 11/08/2021 |
| Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on the October Jobs Report | 11/05/2021 |
| US Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus | 11/04/2021 |
| Federal court enforces US Department of Labor subpoena requesting documents for investigation of Lincolnshire company, Alight Solutions LLC | 11/04/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers from construction hazards on Haribo candy factory project | 11/04/2021 |
| Federal court enters consent judgment permanently enjoining Massachusetts contractor from employee retaliation | 11/03/2021 |
| Federal court finds Las Vegas company shortchanged employees, orders $1.4M in back wages, damages paid to 1,328 call center workers | 11/02/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Louisiana-based security solutions company wrongly classified field managers exempt from federal wage protections | 11/02/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, El Paso staffing solutions company to continue alliance to protect workers’ safety, health | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor files suit to recover ESOP’s losses of $35M from stock sale benefitting board members, children at workers’ expense | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards $1.3M in funding to continue employment, training services to combat Rhode Island’s opioid crisis | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Oahu restaurant operator allowed manager to keep share of tips, denied overtime pay to kitchen workers | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Manhattan Construction Florida collaborate to promote workplace safety at Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Project | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $358K in back wages, interest for 31 managers wrongly denied overtime by Dairy Queen operator | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Nashville country club’s failure to include commissions in wage calculations leads to overtime violations | 11/01/2021 |
