Department of Labor restructures OSHA regional offices, creates Birmingham region to improve operations in Arkansas, Louisiana
DALLAS – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has completed changes…
US Department of Labor sues Puerto Rico security guard company for misclassifying employees as independent contractors, denying overtime
Date of action: Sept. 24, 2024 Type of action: Complaint Defendants: Optimus…
Minimum wages in American Samoa increase by 40 cents per hour
Pay raises for workers in various industries under Fair Minimum Wage Act effective Sept. 30…
US Department of Labor awards more than $3.4M to continue disaster-related jobs, assistance to Guam in response to Typhoon Mawar
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $3.4…
ICYMI: Acting Secretary Su champions workforce development partnerships, addresses future climate leaders in North Carolina visit
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su traveled to North Carolina for two events…
US Department of Labor awards additional $18.4M in grants, will measure effectiveness of sector-based training for low-income older adult workers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $18.4 million in…
Department of Labor orders Maryland trucking company to pay nearly $29K in back wages, damages; reinstate driver who refused unsafe load
Whistleblower investigation finds TrueStart Transport violated federal protections MAUGANSVILLE, MD – The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered…
US Department of Labor urges workers, public in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Carolinas to be aware of hazards in recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene
Who: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Emergency and recovery response crews,…
US Department of Labor recovers $138K in back wages, damages for 27 construction workers denied overtime in Colorado Springs
Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating Inc. paid straight time for overtime hours worked. Employer: …
Department of Labor sues principal of defunct Pennsylvania modular building manufacturer to remove company’s health plan fiduciary, restore losses
Date of action: Sept. 22, 2024 Type of action: Complaint Court: U.S. District Court for…