The most recent press release, "US Department of Labor urges employers to enhance workplace safety measures, protect workers from crane hazards following fatality in Guam," was submitted on Dec. 29, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Labor published 64 releases the month before, marking a 3.1 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 December
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US Department of Labor urges employers to enhance workplace safety measures, protect workers from crane hazards following fatality in Guam | 12/29/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $3M grant to support sugarcane workers in Dominican Republic | 12/28/2022 |
| Administrative law judge upholds OSHA citations and penalties to Vermont-based telecommunications contractor in employee’s death | 12/22/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds Texas construction company willfully exposed workers to deadly hazards after trench collapse kills two workers | 12/22/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites Frisco utility contractor for willful exposure to deadly safety hazards after fatal trench collapse | 12/22/2022 |
| Federal contractor agrees to cooperate with document production for federal compliance review to resolve US Department of Labor lawsuit | 12/21/2022 |
| US Department of Labor obtains judgement ordering Winter Haven security company, owner to pay $117K in back wages, damages | 12/21/2022 |
| Department of Labor, Balfour Beatty Construction align to promote safety, health during construction of AC Marriott Savannah River District project | 12/21/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $38K in back wages, damages for 26 workers at New Hampshire ice cream, food retailer | 12/21/2022 |
| US Department of Labor files complaint against Middlesboro restaurant, owner who retaliated, fired worker for contacting state labor agency | 12/21/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds 11 Crumbl Cookies’ franchisees violated child labor regulations in 6 states, affecting 46 minor-aged workers | 12/20/2022 |
| North Carolina Chick-fil-A franchisee fined $6K after letting teenagers use hazardous machinery, paying workers with meals, federal investigation finds | 12/19/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $6.3M for employee stock ownership plan participants after investigation finds manipulation of company share value | 12/19/2022 |
| South Florida frozen custard franchisee pays more than $15K penalty after allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work outside legally permitted hours | 12/19/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $144K in back pay, damages for 11 mechanics denied full wages at Southern California tire shop | 12/19/2022 |
| Federal safety inspections at six Amazon warehouse facilities find company failed to record, report worker injuries, illnesses | 12/16/2022 |
| Federal workplace safety investigation finds Kyle vehicle parts maker ignored workers’ concerns; yields more than a dozen serious citations | 12/16/2022 |
| Statement by Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety, Health on 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries | 12/16/2022 |
| Investigation recovers $88K in back wages, damages for 32 golf course workers after US Department of Labor finds invalid tip pool, other violations | 12/15/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, IRS renew agreement to continue, improve joint effort to combat employee misclassification | 12/15/2022 |
| US Department of Labor selects 7 states for continued effort to improve employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions | 12/15/2022 |
| US Department of Labor announces enhanced employment training for transitioning service members, spouses, caregivers | 12/15/2022 |
| Sioux Falls buffet restaurant’s wage violations lead US Department of Labor to recover $279K in overtime back wages, damages for 31 workers | 12/15/2022 |
| US Department of Labor again cites Ohio roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards | 12/15/2022 |
| Federal marshals arrest New Jersey restaurant owner who ignored court orders, subpoena for records from US Department of Labor | 12/15/2022 |
| Risky Business: Dollar General continues to expose employees to workplace dangers with fire, electrical hazards found, this time in Thomasville, Georgia | 12/14/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $4M grant to combat child labor in the West African agriculture sector | 12/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $59K in back wages for 10 Oklahoma City workers denied full tips, minimum wage, overtime by restaurant employer | 12/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recognizes Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC as exemplary for workplace safety, health excellence | 12/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association align to protect workers, minimize exposure to shipyard safety, health hazards | 12/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $614K to continue cleanup, recovery needed in 9 counties after West Virginia’s severe storms in 2021 | 12/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds manufacturer exposed workers to machine, other hazards at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, facility | 12/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor reports more than $1.4B in recoveries for employee benefit plans, participants, beneficiaries in fiscal year 2022 | 12/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers more than $40K in back pay, damages for Louisiana home healthcare workers denied overtime | 12/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor reaches agreement with environmental cleanup provider to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Richland’s Hanford Site | 12/08/2022 |
| US Department of Labor releases informational copies of 2022 Form 5500 Series Annual Return/Report | 12/08/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers more than $17K for illegally terminated employee after Publix Super Markets Inc. violates medical leave protections | 12/08/2022 |
| Secretary Walsh announces new partners, action plan, support for international worker voice initiative | 12/08/2022 |
| Department of Labor announces addition of 5 organizations to support, deliver employment assistance to transitioning service members, spouses | 12/08/2022 |
| US Department of Labor awards $5M to help fight workplace discrimination, harassment; empower working women in Nigeria, Liberia | 12/08/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $250K in wages, damages for servers, bartenders denied full wages, overtime by employer’s illegal pay practices | 12/07/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, El Paso Consulate General of Mexico renew 2-year commitment to promote worker safety, health throughout West Texas | 12/07/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds garment contractor violated labor laws while producing apparel sold by Stitch Fix, Indigo, Evereve | 12/07/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $288K in back wages for 8 workers shortchanged by Virginia commercial roofing contractor | 12/07/2022 |
| US Department of Labor investigation finds Denver IT services provider retaliated against executive who raised concerns about IRS violations | 12/07/2022 |
| Investigation into two workers’ deaths in Edmond finds Arkansas contractor failed to test oxygen level in confined space, provide rescue equipment | 12/07/2022 |
| El Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. recupera $503,000 en salarios atrasados y daños y perjuicios para 227 trabajadores de un hotel de Panama City Beach que fueron clasificados erróneamente como contratistas independientes | 12/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $503K in back wages, damages for 227 Panama City Beach hotel workers misclassified as independent contractors | 12/06/2022 |
| Statement by Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Williamson recognizing America’s mine workers on National Miners Day | 12/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $28K in back wages for 36 restaurant workers illegally paid as independent contractors, denied overtime pay | 12/06/2022 |
| Care industry compliance initiative recovers $1M for 77 workers denied full wages by Seattle-area employers | 12/06/2022 |
| Court enters permanent injunction against food sanitation contractor to end oppressive child labor practices; requires hiring outside compliance specialist | 12/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $370K for 54 workers at two restaurants, whose owners denied overtime pay; attempted to hide violations | 12/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor seeking current, former Tempe plastering contractor’s workers owed share of $2.6M in back wages, damages | 12/06/2022 |
| US Department of Labor joins US Trade Representative, European Commission to host first principals’ meeting of the US-EU Trade and Labor Dialogue | 12/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds child labor violations by operator of 13 greater Pittsburgh area McDonald’s locations, affecting 101 minor-aged workers | 12/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor ‘Star’ designation recognizes Bellingham and Blackstone Power Generation LLC for workplace safety, health excellence | 12/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds safety, training failures during investigation of June 2022 double fatality at Pueblo industrial loading facility | 12/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor recovers $12K in back wages for 3 workers after Georgia nonprofit failed to provide required training | 12/05/2022 |
| Statement by US Deputy Undersecretary Lee on State Department’s appointment of special representative for international labor affairs | 12/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor issues Pattern of Violations notice to Morton Salt Inc., Weeks Island Mine and Mill in Louisiana, citing safety concerns | 12/02/2022 |
| Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on November Jobs Report | 12/02/2022 |
| US Department of Labor finds Family Dollar Stores again exposing workers to fire, entrapment, struck-by hazards, this time at Richmond Hill location | 12/02/2022 |
| OSHA, Hispanic Contractors Association de Tejas renew safety alliance | 12/02/2022 |
| Department of Labor cites Dollar Tree again for endangering workers, continuing company’s lengthy history of workplace safety violations | 12/01/2022 |
| READOUT: Deputy Undersecretary Lee visits Colombia, engages with new Petro administration leaders on labor compliance under trade agreement | 12/01/2022 |
