Two workers were killed and one seriously injured after a plane tire explosion. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opened an investigation into Delta Airlines after an…
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Labor Department Announces Unpaid Wages for Over 200k Workers
Wage and Hour Division prioritizes back pay from employers who violated wage laws. The U.S. Department of Labor stated that more than 208,000 workers in the country are…
Read MoreUSPS Payroll Error Prompts Federal Investigation
Rural letter carriers missed paychecks or received partial pay in September. The Department of Labor has opened an investigation after more than 50,000 rural mail carriers experienced delayed…
Read MoreLabor Department Fines Warehouse for Child Labor Violations
The company had minors working in hazardous conditions according to child labor laws. The Department of Labor has issued a fine against a Kentucky warehouse for violating child…
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Issues 246 Mining Violations
Impact inspections reveal a “troubling number” of unchecked mine failures. The Department of Labor announced last week that they issued 246 violations to 14 mines in the month…
Read MoreOSHA Resumes Normal Enforcement in Guam
Temporary inspection suspensions lifted as island territory recovers from typhoon. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is resuming regular…
Read MoreNSF Announces Transition from Remote to Hybrid Work Schedule
Federal employee union requests a meeting to negotiate. The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that all workers will be required to be in-office a minimum of two days…
Read MoreFunding 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…
Read MoreDOL Survey Finds “Egregious” Violations in Garment Industry
Average sewing fees were $2.75 below wage standards in Southern California. Results from a Department of Labor (DOL) survey released at the end of March show that 80%…
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