Lake Zurich roofing contractor continues to ignore safety regulations, exposing workers to deadly fall hazards in 8 inspections since 2020
LAKE ZURICH, IL – For the eighth time since 2020, federal workplace safety inspectors have cited…
US Department of Labor awards $3M to empower Cambodian organizations of persons with disabilities address labor exploitation, barriers to decent work
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $3 million award to Humanity…
US Department of Labor announces proposed rule to phase out certificates allowing payment of less than minimum wage to workers with disabilities
Department preliminarily finds subminimum wages no longer necessary to prevent curtailment of employment opportunities WASHINGTON…
Department of Labor obtains judgment to recover $72K in wages, damages for 20 workers denied full wages by Oklahoma farm, landscape stores
Sod farm operator, landscaping retailer made improper deductions, misapplied exemption TULSA, OK – The U.S. Department…
US Department of Labor extends public comment period for proposed heat injury, illness prevention rule until Jan. 14, 2025
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Occupational Safety and Health…
Keynote speech by Martin Merlin at the Federation of International Banks in Ireland Annual Conference 2024
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good morning, everyone. Many thanks to the Irish Banking and Payments Federation…
EP confirmation hearings – European Commission
In her confirmation hearing held on 6 November 2024, Commissioner‑designate Maria Luís Albuquerque stood before the European Parliament to…
Commission provides further clarifications on the EU taxonomy for sustainable economic activities
The Commission has published today a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support stakeholders…
US workers’ views of DEI grow slightly more negative
American workers’ opinions on the role of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace…
Qvest LLC must pay $171K after federal investigators find sanitation contractor employed 11 children at Sioux City pork processing plant
SIOUX CITY, IA – The U.S. Department of Labor has found a second sanitation contractor…