Employer: T.G.H. Management Group Inc., operating as Temple Garden Homes 5120 Baldwin Ave. Temple City, CA 91780 Investigation findings: An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found the home care employer, operator of four Temple Garden Homes locations for people with developmental disabilities, again failing to pay required overtime pay rates to 70 employees for all hours over 40 in a workweek in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The division also learned the employer did not keep accurate records as required.Wages, Damages Recovered: $72,837 in back wages for 70 workers …
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As the 16th Conference of Parties on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) is taking place from October 21st to November 1st in Cali, Colombia, the European Union (EU) reaffirms its commitment to halting and reversing biodiversity loss worldwide by 2030 with the announcement of several transformative actions. Building on its commitment to double external funding for biodiversity from 2021 to 2027 to €7 billion, the EU has unveiled a package of close to €160 million with new initiatives aimed at supporting partner countries and safeguarding biodiversity globally. Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen said: “Today, the EU reinforces its commitment to safeguarding…
From November 11-22, 2024, senior Biden-Harris Administration officials from more than 20 U.S. Departments, Agencies, and organizations will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan to highlight U.S. leadership on tackling the climate crisis and to work towards strong negotiated outcomes at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29). The U.S. delegation will be led by Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta. Other senior officials in the U.S. delegation include: Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and White House National Climate Advisor Brenda Mallory, Chair of…
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found two contractors could have prevented a crane collapse at a Fort Lauderdale residential construction site in April 2024, which caused a 27-year-old rigger to suffer fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration learned that two workers employed by Phoenix Rigging & Erecting LLC were installing a section on a tower crane to increase its height when a support cable failed and the platform on which they stood became displaced. One worker, who was wearing the required fall protection and tied off, was rescued. Another…
Building on the unprecedented measures we have already imposed in coordination with our allies and partners, the United States is today imposing sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals for enabling Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. This action targets multiple sectors essential to Russia’s war effort. As part of today’s actions, the Department of State is targeting sanctions circumvention by parties in multiple third countries, several senior Russian Ministry of Defense officials and defense companies, and those that support the development of Russia’s future energy production and exports. We are imposing sanctions on several PRC-based companies exporting dual-use goods that fill critical gaps in…
Employer: Finichel LLC, operating as Finichel Cleaning Services Investigation site: 801 Mohawk DriveWest Columbia, SC 29169Investigation findings: Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found a South Carolina cleaning services provider misclassified 59 workers as independent contractors, resulting in the company paying employees straight-time rates for all hours worked over 40 instead of the time-and-a-half premium for overtime hours as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The employer also failed to keep records of the amount of time worked by employees as required by law.Back wages and liquidated damages recovered: $53,044 for 59 workers. Quote: “Misclassifying employees as independent contractors…
The United States is today sanctioning nearly 400 entities and individuals for enabling Russia’s prosecution of its illegal war. In this action, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on more than 120 individuals and entities. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating more than 270 individuals and entities. For information about Treasury’s actions, please see their press release. The Department of Commerce is also adding 40 entities to its Entity List. The Department of State’s designations aim to disrupt sanctions evasion and target entities in multiple third countries, including the People’s Republic of China (PRC), India, Malaysia, Thailand, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. The Department is also designating several senior Russian Ministry of Defense officials appointed earlier this year. Additional designations target Russia’s military-industrial base, including…
MFA Inc. faces $241,887 in proposed penalties, cited for 6 violations HAMILTON, MO ‒ A Missouri grain cooperative could have prevented an employee’s fatal engulfment in a storage bin in May 2024 had it followed federal workplace safety requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor determined.Responding to the employer’s report of a worker fatality, investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration learned that three employees of MFA Inc., operating as MFA Rail Car, were removing corn screenings – comprised of clumps of corn dust – from a bin at the company’s Hamilton facility. One worker entered the bin to clear…
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ukrainian Presidential Administration Head Andriy Yermak today in Washington, DC. They discussed U.S. military and economic assistance and ongoing diplomatic efforts in support of Ukraine upcoming diplomatic events, including conferences supporting Ukraine’s Peace Formula. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ enduring support for Ukraine’s sovereignty amid its fight against Russia’s brutal war of aggression and support for a just and lasting peace on the basis of the United Nations Charter. Source_link
BUFFALO, NY – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act and Veterans Day 2024 by holding a Veteran Resource and Opportunity Fair on Nov. 6, 2024. Hosted by OFCCP’s area office in Buffalo, the event will be held at WNYHeroes Inc., 1001 E. Delavan Ave. The fair will offer military members and their spouses information on employment opportunities. More than 30 leading federal contractors will be on-hand to discuss employment opportunities and workplace protections that support veterans and military spouses. WHO: Office…