News from March 2023
Chairwoman Foxx on GAO Decision to Uphold Congressional Authority
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) decision to defend the ability of Congress to conduct oversight on the Biden administration’s costly student loan bailout...
US Department of Labor recovers $353K in back wages for 322 workers after finding poultry catching companies denied workers’ full wages
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, AL - Work in a poultry catching facility is hard, where people commonly face the risks of working with dangerous equipment, on slippery floors, around hazardous chemicals, and are exposed to the possibility of illness for those handling live birds and the waste and dust they produce. Standing for long hours also greatly increases the risks of musculoskeletal disorders.
US Department of Labor announces $15M funding availability to help youth, young adults prepare for college, career success
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $15 million in grant funding to support programs that help youth - particularly those in rural areas, people of color and people with disabilities - to overcome obstacles to educational and workforce success with training and career guidance.
“NOMINATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 14
By DOL Newswire | Mar 19, 2023
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “NOMINATIONS” on March 14.
Public notices: Labor Department publishes 5 in week ending March 11
By DOL Newswire | Mar 19, 2023
There were five notices published by the Labor Department in week ending March 11, according to the Federal Register.
US Department of Labor announces updates to better address federal firefighters with certain occupational illnesses’ benefits claims
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an update in the Federal Employees’ Compensation Program that will streamline claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational diseases. The update, included in a new program bulletin that explains the 2022 changes, implements provisions of the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, signed by President Biden in December 2022.
US Department of Labor investigation recovers more than $158K in back pay, damages for 78 Louisiana home healthcare workers denied overtime
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: Employer name: Amazing Grace PCA LLC
Department of Labor seeks court order to stop Brooklyn staffing agency from demanding employees stay 3 years or repay wages
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit asking a federal court to stop a Brooklyn, New York, healthcare staffing provider from allegedly making employees sign contracts that would force them to work for the company for three years or repay rightfully earned wages.
Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Job Corps Hall of Fame on March 20
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Labor Department discusses Notice on Reallotment of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Title I Formula Allotted Funds for Dislocated Worker Activities for Program Year 2022 on March 20
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Lead in General Industry Standard discussed on March 20 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
OSHA to hold online meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Heat Work Group on April 27
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold an online meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Heat Work Group on April 27, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. ET.
US Department of Labor recovers $1.1M from two San Diego companies that paid 50 Mexican workers as little as $2.43 per hour
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: SAN DIEGO - In its continuing effort to combat labor abuses of foreign workers in Southern California’s logistics and warehousing industries, the U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $1.1 million from two companies operating in the San Diego area - Freig Carrillo Forwarding Inc. and ACV Logistics Inc. - for 50 Mexican nationals, some paid as little as $2.43 an hour.
Federal investigation finds Algood restaurant illegally used workers’ tips for operating expenses, allowed minors to operate dangerous machines
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: ALGOOD, TN - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $42,373 for 44 employees after finding an Algood restaurant illegally kept tips that employees earned.
Foxx Slams Biden for Vetoing Resolution Protecting Retirement Savers
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slammed President Biden for using his first veto in office to block H.J. Res. 30, a Congressional Review Act resolution to ensure that retirement plans make investment decisions and exercise shareholder rights based only on the financial benefits to workers and retirees...
US Department of Labor recovers $633K in back wages for 84 workers for violations by District of Columbia development site’s subcontractors
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $633,029 in back wages for 84 workers denied their full wages and benefits by subcontractors involved in construction of an affordable housing development funded by the District of Columbia.
US Department of Labor will open online portal for federal contractors, subcontractors to certify affirmative action program compliance
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it will open its online tool for federal contractors and subcontractors to certify their compliance with annual federal affirmative action program requirements.
What did Labor Department publish on March 21?
By DOL Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Maine State Plan for State and Local Government Employees; Approval of Plan Supplements and Certification of Completion of Developmental Steps discussed on March 21 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Labor Department published a six page rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Labor Department discusses Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Radiation Sampling and Exposure Records on March 21
By DOL Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.