The most recent press release, "Federal court denies health provider’s bid to limit US Department of Labor’s OSH Act enforcement authority," was submitted on Oct. 31.
The U.S. Department of Labor published 111 releases the month before, marking a 45 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 October
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia contractor’s history of exposing workers to deadly fall hazards continues, US Department of Labor proposes $269K in penalties | 10/31/2022 |
| Federal court denies health provider’s bid to limit US Department of Labor’s OSH Act enforcement authority | 10/31/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $102K in tips, back wages, liquidated damages for Maine restaurant workers denied overtime, tips | 10/31/2022 |
| US Labor Department obtains order stopping Arizona agricultural employer from abusing workers, exposing them to workplace dangers | 10/28/2022 |
| Federal appeals court finds Pennsylvania poultry processing facility in contempt for failing to pay $162K in penalties, address safety violations | 10/27/2022 |
| Ohio manufacturer faces $1.2M in penalties after 7th worker in 5 years suffers severe injuries when caught in machine employer failed to lock out | 10/27/2022 |
| Federal court orders design firm and CEO to pay $540K to employee benefit plan after US Labor Department investigation finds overpayment for shares | 10/27/2022 |
| Court orders Mesa Air Group to change company policy to make sure flight attendants, pilots can exercise rights to family, medical leave | 10/27/2022 |
| Part-owner of Pittsburgh assisted living provider that denied wages, intimidated workers pays $1M in back wages, damages after federal investigation, litigation | 10/27/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, Lamar Advertising Co. alliance to help keep outdoor signage workers safe, healthy in Colorado, Montana | 10/25/2022 |
| Federal court orders Illinois home healthcare company, president, owner, to restore more than $85K to employee retirement plan | 10/25/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $86K in back wages, damages for 74 healthcare workers at New Hampshire rehabilitation living facility | 10/24/2022 |
| The high cost of wage theft: Southern California car wash operator pays $202K in back wages, damages to 13 workers after federal investigation | 10/24/2022 |
| US Department of Labor urges West Virginia highway construction industry to join survey to set accurate prevailing wage rates | 10/21/2022 |
| US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect North Carolina’s sweet potato farmworkers from wage theft, other violations | 10/19/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds Kauai restaurant assigned underaged workers hazardous kitchen duties, denied 18 workers overtime pay | 10/19/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans renew agreement to promote understanding of worker rights | 10/18/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites developer, subcontractors for exposing workers to dangerously energized power lines | 10/18/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds California grape grower illegally gave wage, hour preference to H-2A visa holders at expense of US workers | 10/18/2022 |
| US Department of Labor initiates technical support; worker safety, health outreach in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian | 10/17/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $216K for 31 workers after investigation finds Sacramento pallet manufacturer intentionally denied overtime | 10/17/2022 |
| Federal court enters consent order requiring North Conway restaurant to pay $148K in tips, wages, liquidated damages to 31 employees after Department of Labor investigation | 10/17/2022 |
| Inspections find Dollar General continues to discount safety as violations, penalties pile up for blocked exits, unsafe storage areas, other hazards | 10/17/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards initial $15M grant to support disaster-related employment, other assistance to Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian | 10/17/2022 |
| US Department of Labor announces $1.2M investment to improve delivery of services to veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses | 10/14/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites framing contractor who ignored OSHA’s safety hazard notification, directed workers onto roof without fall protection | 10/14/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, Sysco Central Texas agree to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at New Braunfels distribution facility | 10/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites Florida company for numerous safety failures after investigation into how 22-year-old diver working in canal drowned | 10/13/2022 |
| Chicago’s Power Construction receives ‘Star’ level designation for exemplary workplace safety, health programs | 10/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, South Dakota Safety Council align to promote workplace safety, health programs | 10/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, Sysco North Texas agree to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Lewisville distribution facility | 10/13/2022 |
| READOUT: Secretary Walsh joins health, employee wellness experts to discuss, promote good mental health practices in the workplace | 10/13/2022 |
| Federal court enters consent order requiring two Boston restaurants to pay $210K in back wages, liquidated damages, penalties after Department of Labor investigation | 10/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $44K in back wages, damages for 2 workers denied overtime by Jackson ground delivery contractor | 10/12/2022 |
| Federal court orders defunct Michigan company, CEO, president to restore more than $25K to two employee benefit plans | 10/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $17K for eight workers after investigation finds Guam federal subcontractor shortchanged workers’ wages, benefits | 10/12/2022 |
| Missouri Slope earns ‘Star’ level designation for exemplary workplace safety, health programs at North Dakota’s largest nursing facility | 10/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites Savannah space remediation company after 32-year-old lead repair technician suffers fatal electrocution | 10/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $157K in back wages for 65 workers of North Carolina restaurant that kept their tips illegally | 10/11/2022 |
| US Department of Labor hosts annual conference for nation’s mine safety, health trainers at National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Oct. 11-13 | 10/11/2022 |
| US Department of Labor announces proposed rule on classifying employees, independent contractors; seeks to return to longstanding interpretation | 10/11/2022 |
| Federal court orders Hyundai, Kia auto parts manufacturer to stop employing minors illegally, end ‘oppressive’ child labor law violations | 10/11/2022 |
| READOUT: Secretary Walsh, immigrant workers, advocates discuss immigrant workers’ protections, rights, barriers faced on the job | 10/07/2022 |
| Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on September Jobs Report | 10/07/2022 |
| US Department of Labor orders ExxonMobil to reinstate terminated employees suspected of leaking information to Wall Street Journal | 10/07/2022 |
| US Department of Labor announces final rule to improve H-2A visa program | 10/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor investigation, litigation secures $278K in back wages, damages for 208 construction workers denied overtime by Suffolk agency | 10/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor again cites Appleton roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to a deadly industry hazard – falls from elevation | 10/06/2022 |
| Ohio contractor continues to defy federal fall protection safety rules, cited for egregious willful violations, faces $1M in fines after workplace inspection | 10/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds Pennsylvania manufacturer prioritized safety, health at one facility, while hazards at New Jersey site led to 21 violations | 10/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $985K to fund mine safety awareness, education, training in key mining industry states | 10/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, UniFirst reach agreement to resolve alleged gender-based pay discrimination at New Kensington facility | 10/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites Missouri Contractor in fatal Dudley trench collapse | 10/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $10.5M in grants to provide training, promote mine safety, health in 45 states, territories | 10/05/2022 |
| Court orders Chesapeake healthcare company that retaliated against workers, obstructed investigation to pay $703K in overtime back wages, damages | 10/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor sues Alexandria federal contractor for allegedly firing disabled worker seeking reasonable accommodation | 10/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, Loomis Armored US enter agreement resolving alleged race- and gender-based hiring discrimination at Houston facility | 10/04/2022 |
| Court enters consent order requiring Connecticut, New York-based bakeries to pay $952K to 74 employees following US Labor Department investigation, litigation | 10/04/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $2M grant to help improve labor conditions, prevent forced, child labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry | 10/04/2022 |
| Sonic franchise operator fined nearly $42K after federal investigation finds teens allowed to work beyond legal limits at three Wichita-area locations | 10/04/2022 |
| US Department of Labor announces $80M funding opportunity to help train, expand, diversify nursing workforce; address shortage of nurses | 10/03/2022 |
