Labor Department News Releases Update

You are subscribed to the latest news releases from the U.S. Department of Labor. Read the latest news releases. Three at Department of Labor recognized for achievements in public service 10/07/2015 03:30 PM EDT The non-profit, non-partisan Partnership for Public Service, at an awards ceremony tonight, will present the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, known as "Sammies," to public servants in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Edward C. Hugler, deputy assistant secretary for operations at the U.S. Department of Labor, will be honored with the Management Excellence Medal. DOL files second lawsuit alleging hiring discrimination at Pilgrim's Pride chicken plants 10/07/2015 11:30 AM EDT One of the world's largest chicken processors systematically discriminated against qualified African-American applicants seeking entry-level jobs as laborers and operatives at its chicken plant in Marshville, North Carolina, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleges in a lawsuit filed against Pilgrim's Pride Corporation. Statement by US Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez on implementing minimum wage, overtime protections for home care workers 10/06/2015 08:15 PM EDT Today, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts denied an application to stay a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upholding the U.S. Department of Labor's Home Care Final Rule. The court's Aug. 21, 2015, decision will take effect on Oct. 13 as a result. In response, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement: Commission decision reinstates MSHA's POV authority over Brody Mining 10/06/2015 03:30 PM EDT In a Sept. 29 ruling, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission overturned an administrative law judge's decision that invalidated an enforcement action taken two years ago against a West Virginia coal mine operator. Department awards $3.2M to help West Virginia workers affected by coal mining industry layoffs rejoin workforce 10/06/2015 02:30 PM EDT As the demand for coal declines, industry workers are facing an increase in layoffs as employers adjust. In West Virginia alone, recent industry reductions have affected more than 9,200 people with more layoffs likely. As many as 1,100 additional workers face an uncertain future. Wyoming's first Job Corps center opens its doors, welcomes students, US Labor Secretary Perez, Sen. Enzi, Gov. Mead and other dignitaries 10/05/2015 02:30 PM EDT In August, the first students arrived in the foothills of the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains outside of Riverton, Wyoming to begin their vocational training at the new Wind River Job Corps center.   Stay up to date with everything that is happening at the Department of Labor by subscribing to our weekly newsletter. You'll get the latest news, information about upcoming DOL events, stories about the impact of DOL programs on individuals and much more delivered to your inbox every week!     Questions? Contact Us   STAY CONNECTED:   SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This email was sent to anjeri2010.lawyerinfo@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: United States Department of Labor · 200 Constitution Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)