Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat’s dangers opens for public comment
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the opening of the public comment period…
Department of Labor recovers $80K in wages for 55 employees shortchanged by employer contracted for Typhoon Mawar debris removal
Employer: UMS Heavy Equipment Rental Inc. 3415 Maimai Road …
Department of Labor completed impact inspections at 16 mines with histories of repeated safety, health violations in July 2024
Result in 70 significant and substantial violations, 11 unwarrantable failure findings WASHINGTON – The U.S.…
Acting Secretary Su, Navy Secretary Del Toro tout workforce development, national security in visit to Newport News’ Apprentice School in Virginia
Toured site of PCU John F. Kennedy’s construction, world’s most capable, adaptable carrier WASHINGTON –Acting…
Court forbids Queens discount stores, owners, manager from retaliating against workers, obstructing US Department of Labor investigation
Must pay 2 employees $25K in punitive damages; $50K in wages, liquidated damages paid to…
US Department of Labor, Colombia establish partnership to protect Colombian citizens’ labor rights while working in US
Joins Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala as consular partners WASHINGTON – As the…
US Department of Labor seeking dozens of workers employed by Georgia home care provider owed $65K in back wages, damages
ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor is trying to connect 28 former employees of a…
Chicago countertop maker faces dozens of violations, $1M in penalties for not protecting workers, including 2 with incurable lung disease, from silica dust
Worker insurers dropped Florenza Marble & Granite for unsafe practices in 2022, 2024 CHICAGO ‒ Federal…
US Department of Labor obtains judgment ordering Pennsylvania restaurant, owner to pay $1.3M in back wages, withheld tips, liquidated damages
Finds La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant unlawfully retained workers’ tips WILKES-BARRE, PA – The U.S. Department of…
US Department of Labor recovers $124K in back wages, damages for 84 New Jersey restaurant workers deprived of overtime pay
Employer: Swahili Village Bar and Grill, 2 Center St., Newark, NJ 07102 Investigation findings: A U.S.…