OSHA Issues Canadian Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Outdoor Workers

Resources provide health and safety information to reduce exposure to smoke. The U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding smoke…

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Federal Judge Orders PA Agency to Pay Millions in Back Wages

Department of Labor’s investigation uncovers violations in overtime compensation and travel expenses for home care. Judge Chad Kenney of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…

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DOL Finds San Francisco Subways Violated Child Labor Laws

The operator of 14 chain locations commits a number of Fair Labor Act violations. The Department of Labor obtained a preliminary court injunction against the owner of 14…

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Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security

Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security

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Labor Department Announces “Stand Down to Save Lives”

The inaugural mine safety event is being held Wednesday. The Department of Labor announced the first “Stand Down to Save Lives” event by the Mine Safety and Health…

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Funding Announced for Employer-Focused Disability Policy Center

Labor Department invests in a policy development and technical assistance center. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that $2 million in funds is available for a center…

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Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

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OSHA Launches Workplace Fall Awareness Program

 Fall-related injuries current leading cause of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has kicked off a new national program to bring awareness to falls in…

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Labor Secretary Nomination Advances Out Of Committee

Nominee Julie Su will receive full vote in the Senate. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee narrowly voted to move President Joe Biden’s nominee for Labor…

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Labor Department Reports Inflation Fell in March 

Still higher, at 5 percent, than the Federal Reserve target. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that inflation decreased one percentage point in March, ending at…

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