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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that 859 employers from around the nation are recipients of its 2023 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award, which recognize employers for their commitment to supporting U.S. military veterans in the civilian workforce. Acting Secretary Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training […]
Employer: Jay and Krupa Inc., operating as Subway 414 Gallatin Pike South Madison, TN 37115 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found the owner of a Madison Subway restaurant kept a portion of the employees’ earned credit card tips illegally, a violation of the tips provisions of the Fair Labor […]
Employment cost index increases 1.1% in third quarter Wages, salaries rise 1.2%; benefits advance 0.9% Consumer confidence softens further in October House price inflation accelerates in September
Seeks to ensure, enforce compliance by serial safety violator ALJ Home Improvement Inc NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent injunction ordering a Rockland County roofing contractor and its principal to provide employees with fall protection equipment and make sure it’s used at all company worksites, as required by federal […]
PHOENIX – A federal court has ordered a Phoenix industrial laundry and dry-cleaning company to pay a total of $281,870 after the U.S. Department of Labor found the employer engaged in a kickback scheme after the department recovered more than $94,135 in overtime wages for 70 workers in 2020. The court’s action follows an investigation by […]
CNN — Elon Musk’s social media company, X (formerly known as Twitter), broke the law when it fired one of its employees for “exercising their right to protected concerted activity” following X’s return-to-office mandate, according to a complaint from the National Labor Relations Board. The complaint alleges that a high . . .
Oct 13 (Reuters) – A tight U.S. labor market, the expiry of union contracts and high living costs have led to tough negotiations for pay hikes and benefits, triggering strikes and protests across industries. Nearly 309,700 workers have been involved in work stoppages and strikes through August this year, according to preliminary data from the […]
VERONA, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has entered into a conciliation agreement with Daikin Industries to resolve alleged race-based hiring discrimination affecting Black applicants at its Verona facility. Pursuant to the agreement, Daikin Industries will pay $100,000 in back wages and interest to 98 Black applicants. Daikin will also extend three job offers […]
In the summer of 2019, Uber, Lyft and other companies that use contract drivers faced a crisis in California. The State Legislature was poised to pass a law that would effectively require them to treat their drivers as employees, meaning the gig companies would have to pay drivers a minimum wage, cover their expenses and […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Small business owners nationwide continue to be bullish on their own business outlook, as 67% anticipate revenue growth over the next 12 months, despite the ongoing impacts of inflation and high operating costs, according to Bank of America’s 2023 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight (PDF). The survey of more than 1,000 small […]