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Articles Tagged with ''Department of Labor''

Wage Theft

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.
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employee disputes

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.
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OSHA

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.
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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.
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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.
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Injury

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.
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Pro-Business Labor Chief

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.
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Injured Worker

Deadly Territory: Fatal Injuries in the Workplace

Falls accounted for nearly 40 percent of fatal work injuries in construction in 2015
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
January 30, 2017
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Fatal injuries in the workplace are on the rise, according to the latest data from the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL).
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new president

What President Trump Means for Labor and Employment in Roofing

Change is coming, but employers should know that moves from the Trump administration may not be immediate.
Richard Alaniz
January 1, 2017
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With the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era.
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labor rules

New Rules May Make Many Eligible for Overtime

The estimated four million workers who would become eligible represent just the beginning.
Richard Alaniz
December 1, 2016
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Millions more American workers will be eligible for overtime thanks to a new U.S. Department of Labor rule.
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