News from March 2023
Chair Foxx, Ranking Member Cassidy Call Out Biden Resurrecting Unconstitutional Obama Labor Advisor Policy
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 17, 2023
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Republican Leader Bill Cassidy (R-LA) rebuked the Biden administration’s policy that inserts “labor advisors” across the executive branch to assist labor unions in the acquisition of federal contracts.
US Department of Labor, National Safety Council Nebraska Chapter sign alliance to train employers, workers on common hazards
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: US Department of Labor, National Safety Council Nebraska Chapter
NEWS: HELP Committee Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, Casey, Romney Seek Information from Stakeholders on PAHPA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Dear Stakeholder: As you likely know, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) is due to be reauthorized prior to the end of this fiscal year. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks your input on policies that the Committee should consider during the reauthorization...
Federal safety investigators find Mobile contractor ignored safety warnings that might have prevented 28-year-old employee’s death aboard Panama City vessel
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PANAMA CITY, FL - Federal workplace safety inspectors examining how thousands of pounds of shifting cargo fatally crushed a 28-year-old worker in a ship’s cargo hold in Panama City found his employer failed to follow required safety standards, including allowing unsafe operation of cargo cranes and not providing training.
Federal investigators find operating, training deficiencies contributed to fatal BP Products refinery explosion that claimed two workers’ lives
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: OREGON, OH ‒ A federal investigation into two workers’ fatal burns at an Oregon, Ohio, refinery’s crude unit has found its operator, BP Products North America Inc. violated the U.S. Department of Labor’s process safety procedures for highly hazardous materials and failed to adequately train the workers.
Federal investigation orders church to pay back wages, reinstate employee fired for raising concerns about rodents, insects in childcare center
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: DALLAS - After a nutrition specialist employed at a Dallas childcare facility raised concerns about rodents, spiders and other insects in its cafeteria, kitchen and other areas, their employer acted far from charitably and terminated the worker in August 2021.
Operator of 8 Dunkin franchise locations in three states resolves child labor violations, enters enhanced compliance agreement to prevent future infractions
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: BROOKEVILLE, MD - A federal investigation found Dunkin franchise locations in Maryland and West Virginia allowed 19 minors to work in violation of child labor laws, leading the employer to accept responsibility for the offenses and to sign an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to prevent future violations at its eight locations in three states.
Low-cost, higher risk: Dollar General inspections in Florida, Georgia find employees exposed to blocked emergency exits, other dangers
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - While it portrays its store chain as "America's neighborhood general store," Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC - one of the nation's largest discount retailers - continues to expose workers to unsafe conditions, this time at four Florida and Georgia stores.
Federal investigation orders church to pay back wages, reinstate employee fired for raising concerns about rodents, insects in childcare center
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: DALLAS - After a nutrition specialist employed at a Dallas childcare facility raised concerns about rodents, spiders and other insects in its cafeteria, kitchen and other areas, their employer acted far from charitably and terminated the worker in August 2021.
MEDIA ADVISORY: HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Pricing, CEO to Testify
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Company Features Prominently in New Majority Staff Report on “Pharma Pandemic Profiteers"
US Department of Labor finds Honolulu addiction treatment center denied 34 care workers, support staff overtime, minimum wages
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU - A Honolulu substance abuse treatment facility must pay a total of $451,989 in back wages to 34 substance use disorder counselors and kitchen, clerical, maintenance and administrative staff after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the center’s illegal pay practices. In some cases, the facility paid workers providing patient care and other services as little as $400 per month.
Chair Foxx, Ranking Member Cassidy Call Out Biden Resurrecting Unconstitutional Obama Labor Advisor Policy
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Today, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Republican Leader Bill Cassidy (R-LA) rebuked the Biden administration’s policy that inserts “labor advisors" across the executive branch to assist labor...
NEWS: HELP Committee Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, Romney, Casey Seek Information from Stakeholders on PAHPA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Dear Stakeholder: As you likely know, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) is due to be reauthorized prior to the end of this fiscal year. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks your input on policies that the Committee should consider during the reauthorization...
Federal investigators find operating, training deficiencies contributed to fatal BP Products refinery explosion that claimed two workers' lives
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: OREGON, OH ‒ A federal investigation into two workers' fatal burns at an Oregon, Ohio, refinery's crude unit has found its operator, BP Products North America Inc. violated the U.S. Department of Labor's process safety procedures for highly hazardous materials and failed to adequately train the workers.
US Department of Labor finds oil, gas waste company failed to protect workers from dangers of inhalation after employee suffers fatal injury
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: EL PASO, TX - Federal investigators found an oil and gas company employee suffered fatal exposure to hydrogen sulfide while working near a sump pit in September 2022.
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development to Hold Hearing on the Department of Education's Student Loan Policies
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: On Thursday, March 23, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Breaking the System: Examining the Implications of Biden's Student Loan Policies for Students and Taxpayers."
Investigations by Department of Labor, Vernon Police lead to first-degree manslaughter charges in Connecticut trench fatality
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: Incident: Fatal trench collapse in Vernon, Connecticut
Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95) discussed on March 17 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Investigations by Department of Labor, Vernon Police lead to first-degree manslaughter charges in Connecticut trench fatality
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: Investigations by Department of Labor, Vernon Police lead to
US Department of Labor awards $20M in American Rescue Plan funding to promote equitable access to unemployment benefits in 4 states
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - To help identify and address barriers workers face regarding access to state unemployment insurance benefits, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $20 million in equity grants to Florida, Mississippi, New Hampshire and South Carolina.