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Virginia Adopts First-in-the-Nation OSHA Workplace Safety Requirements for COVID-19

September 1, 2020

Should other states follow suit, roofing contractors across the country will need to overhaul safety protocols and employment practices to comply with COVID-19 workplace safety rules.

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Child Labor, FFCRA Amid School and Camp Closures

July 3, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued bulletins clarifying what workers should know about child labor laws and paid and medical sick leave as summer officially begins during the pandemic.

Idaho Roofing and Construction Company to Pay Over $53,000 in Overtime and Child Labor Violations

Owner Calls Investigation 'Amicable,' Considers Fines 'Fair'

March 6, 2020

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Cano Roofing Inc., doing business as signature Roofing in Eagle, Idaho, must pay $48,206 in overtime to employees and faces $5,526 in penalties for child labor violations.

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.

Richard Alaniz

November 15, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.

Roofing Workplace Safety: Employee Disputes

Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out workplace disputes.

Richard Alaniz

October 11, 2019

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Workplace disputes can range from simple verbal arguments to the extreme of workplace violence. Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out conflicts.

U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Accepting Electronically Submitted Injury, Illness Reports Through Dec. 31

December 18, 2017

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OSHA will continue accepting 2016 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application until midnight on Dec. 31.

OSHA to Hold Second Public Meeting to Solicit Suggestions for Growing, Strengthening Voluntary Protection Programs

August 15, 2017

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold the second of two meetings Aug. 28, 2017, in New Orleans, La.

Labor Dept. Announces $10.5M in Training Grants for Worker Health and Safety

August 2, 2017

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US Labor Department announces $10.5M funding opportunity for Susan Harwood Training grants to support worker safety, health training.

OSHA Delays Deadline for Electronic Injury, Illness Reporting to December

June 29, 2017

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Public comments on the proposed deadline extension encouraged by July 13.

A Look at President Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Secretary Nominee

Trump’s new labor chief will have the authority to undo several measures implemented since 2008.

Richard Alaniz

February 3, 2017

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President Donald Trump announced his choice for chief of the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL), and while the nominee's name may be relatively unknown, a look at Andrew Puzder's ideology reveals that his nomination isn't much of a surprise.

Articles Tagged with ''Department of Labor''

Virginia Adopts First-in-the-Nation OSHA Workplace Safety Requirements for COVID-19

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Child Labor, FFCRA Amid School and Camp Closures

Idaho Roofing and Construction Company to Pay Over $53,000 in Overtime and Child Labor Violations

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Roofing Workplace Safety: Employee Disputes

U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Accepting Electronically Submitted Injury, Illness Reports Through Dec. 31

OSHA to Hold Second Public Meeting to Solicit Suggestions for Growing, Strengthening Voluntary Protection Programs

Labor Dept. Announces $10.5M in Training Grants for Worker Health and Safety

OSHA Delays Deadline for Electronic Injury, Illness Reporting to December

A Look at President Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Secretary Nominee

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