News from 2023
Department of Labor finds Dollar General continues to discount safety after inspections in Alabama, Florida yield 8 repeat violations, $1M penalties
By DOL Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Workplace safety inspections by the U.S. Department of Labor in Alabama and Florida have found three Dollar General locations exposing employees to fire hazards and other unsafe conditions.
Labor Department publishes 42 notices in April
By DOL Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
There were 42 notices published by the Labor Department in April, according to the Federal Register.
Public notices: Labor Department publishes 8 in week ending May 20
By DOL Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
There were eight notices published by the Labor Department in week ending May 20, according to the Federal Register.
“SMALL ENTITY UPDATE ACT” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 30
By DOL Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
“SMALL ENTITY UPDATE ACT“ was published in the House section on pages H2652-H2653 on May 30
US Department of Labor finds fire, electrical, other hazards in inspections at two southeast Oklahoma Dollar General stores putting workers at risk
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
National retailer assessed more than $21M in proposed penalties since 2017
US Department of Labor finds contractor exposed workers to trench hazards after investigation into 23-year-old worker's fatality in Aurora
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Coronado Excavation of Sewer and Water Repair failed to follow standards, train employees
US Department of Labor finds Colorado contractor exposing workers to trench cave-ins, including one that caused teenager's fatal injuries
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Despite fatality, Goldstar Excavation and Sewer repeatedly endangered workers in trenches
US Department of Labor, Shipbuilders Council of America renew alliance to promote safe, healthful workplaces in Mid-Atlantic shipyard industry
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Shipbuilders Council of America and its associate members have renewed an alliance to continue protecting the Mid-Atlantic region’s shipbuilding workers from workplace safety and health hazards.
US Department of Labor places New Jersey manufacturer in Severe Violator Enforcement Program after worker suffers serious, preventable amputation
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
United Hospital Supply Corp. faces $498K in penalties after November 2022 incident
OSHA encourages stakeholders to share feedback on effectiveness of leading indicators to improve, develop resource tool
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is asking for stakeholder input on their current use of leading indicators and their impact on managing their safety and health management systems.
US Department of Labor again finds resin manufacturer exposing employees to respiratory hazards, risk of explosion at Kenton facility
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
OSHA cites Durez Corp. for failing to protect workers
US Department of Labor announces more than $12M in grant funding available for worker safety, health training grants
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of more than $12.7 million in funding to make more good jobs available to the U.S. workforce by supporting training initiatives designed to promote safe and healthy in the nation's workplaces.
Nine inspections in four states find Dollar General exposed workers to obstructed exits, fire, electrical hazards; carry $3.4M in new penalties
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Since 2017, more than $21M in proposed fines for national retailer after 240 inspections
US Department of Labor investigation finds Columbus children's hospital exposed nurses, other employees to workplace violence
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Cites hospital for not protecting workers at Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion
Readout: Secretary Of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Helps Wrap Up Department Of Labor’s National Workforce Development Convening
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor today welcomed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to help close out “ETA Vision 2030: Investing in America,” a three-day event on the future of workforce development.
Us Department Of Labor Announces Job Corps, New York City Partnership To Promote, Recruit, Connect Students To Careers, Higher Education
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Joint memorandum offers access to training, opportunities for city’s young people
Us Department Of Labor Announces $653m In American Rescue Plan Funds Available To States For Unemployment Insurance Infrastructure Modernization
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $653 million in grants to modernize unemployment insurance information technology systems and to participate in pilots. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the grants will help states modernize their technology, increase flexibility and performance, protect against fraud proactively and make claims processing more efficient.
Hawaii Restaurant’s Managers Pocketed Employees’ Tips Illegally, Leading Us Department Of Labor To Recover $91k For 35 Workers
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $91,097 in unpaid wages and liquidated damages for workers employed by a Kapolei restaurant that allowed its managers to pocket some of the tips earned by its servers, cooks and kitchen helpers.
Us Department Of Labor Recovers $363k In Back Wages, Damages For 125 Construction Employees Denied Full Pay By San Diego Contractor
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Watkins Environmental also assessed $28K for reckless disregard of labor law
Us Department Of Labor Recovers $60k For Restaurant Employee Denied Protected Medical Leave, Terminated For Exercising Rights
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Wicked Taco Inc. violated Family and Medical Leave Act