Tag: U.S. Department of Labor

Labor secretary the latest addition to Trump cabinet

December 9, 2016By

President-elect Donald Trump selected Andy Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants, to head the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Battling for independent contractor status

September 5, 2016By

When it comes to classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, be sure to get it right.

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MSHA releases June impact inspection results

July 28, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration revealed that federal inspectors issued 114 citations and four orders during special impact inspections in June 2016.

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States to receive mine safety training funds

July 6, 2016By

Forty-seven states will receive a total of $8.4 million to support safety and health training courses to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses.

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MSHA announces May impact inspections results

July 1, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 89 citations during special impact inspections in May.

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New rules to adjust civil penalty amounts

June 30, 2016By

The U.S. Department of Labor announced two interim final rules to adjust its civil penalties for inflation.

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DOL putting new overtime rule in place

May 19, 2016By

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in conjunction with President Barack Obama and Secretary Thomas Perez, released a […]

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MSHA increases focus on safety standards linked to mining deaths

May 12, 2016By

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is enhancing enforcement of its “Rules to […]

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MSHA, OSHA 2017 budgets outlined

February 9, 2016By

U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez released the president’s 2017 budget for the Department of Labor, which supports […]

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