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US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements

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US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that it has issued seven letters of interpretation to ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.As part of the Trump Administration’s broader emphasis on compliance assistance, OSHA’s letters of interpretation provide official explanations of the agency’s requirements and how they apply to specific workplace situations and hazardous conditions posed by employers, employees, or other parties.“From construction to engineering, OSHA is providing decisive guidance after gathering feedback from employers, demonstrating our opinion letter program has already been effective,” said Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. “This effort is a key component of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive strategy to educate the public ...
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Federal investigation into fatality at Georgia-based engineering company finds employer exposed workers to chemical, asphyxiation hazards

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Federal investigation into fatality at Georgia-based engineering company finds employer exposed workers to chemical, asphyxiation hazards ATLANTA – U.S. Department of Labor safety investigators have determined that an engineering and construction company exposed workers to safety hazards after an investigation into a worker fatality at the Hanwa Q Cells Georgia Inc. plant in White, Georgia.OSHA issued Hyoungwon E&C America Inc. a citation with a serious violation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s general duty clause for failing to protect employees against asphyxiation hazards related to nitrogen gas and another serious violation for not providing effective information and training on hazards related to nitrogen gas and oxygen-deficient atmospheres. The employer faces $20,522 in proposed penalties.The company has 15 business days from receipt of their citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA, or contest the finding...
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US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries

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US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production, and address critical workforce needs across the country, with more than $20 million of the funding supporting the revitalization of the domestic shipbuilding industry, training workers in welding, marine electrical, manufacturing, and other skilled trades.Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, these grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers for providing training in high-demand and emerging industries that align with President Trump’s Executive Order 14278, Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future, and Executive Order 14629, Restoring America’s Mariti...
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US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries

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US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production, and address critical workforce needs across the country, with more than $20 million of the funding supporting the revitalization of the domestic shipbuilding industry, training workers in welding, marine electrical, manufacturing, and other skilled trades.Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, these grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers for providing training in high-demand and emerging industries that align with President Trump’s Executive Order 14278, Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future, and Executive Order 14629, Restoring America’s Mariti...
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US Department of Labor recovers $429K in wages, benefits for 12 employees underpaid by contractors on federally funded projects in New Jersey

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US Department of Labor recovers $429K in wages, benefits for 12 employees underpaid by contractors on federally funded projects in New Jersey NEW JERSEY – An administrative law judge has ordered three New Jersey-based contractors to pay $429,846 in back wages and fringe benefits to 12 workers employed on multiple federal construction projects, after an investigation and litigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.The department’s Wage and Hour Division found that Above All, Inc., formerly headquartered in Pequannock, violated the Davis-Bacon Act while working on new construction and renovation projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Lyons and East Orange. Elizabeth-based prime contractors Regiment Construction Corp. and Seawolf Construction Corp. subcontracted Above All to perform carpentry work on a total of three projects. The division found that Above All paid its carpenters less than the required preva...
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US Department of Labor to hold online seminars in September for current, prospective federal contractors on prevailing wage requirements

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US Department of Labor to hold online seminars in September for current, prospective federal contractors on prevailing wage requirements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Wage and Hour Division will offer the last of its fiscal year 2025 webinars on prevailing wage requirements for contractors, contracting agencies, unions, workers, and other stakeholders involved in federally funded construction and service contracts. As part of its ongoing effort to increase awareness and improve compliance, the division will host two-day online seminars with sessions on the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Service Contract Act, and other related topics. Participants can choose between the sessions offered on either of the two days. The webinars are scheduled for Sept. 24-25, and they follow similar webinars that were held in March and June. Learn more about related federal wage regulations and check for updates on the seminars.The...
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ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights maritime, public safety skills training programs on ‘America at Work’ New England swing

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ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights maritime, public safety skills training programs on ‘America at Work’ New England swing VERNON, VT – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer this week wrapped up a six-state swing through New England – visiting Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont – as part of her nationwide America at Work listening tour. Ahead of Labor Day and the department’s official launch of America’s 250th birthday celebration, the Secretary met with lobstermen, shipbuilders, service members, bankers, firefighters, and dairy farmers to highlight the contributions of skilled workers and the importance of educational pipelines in strengthening local communities and bolstering America’s economic and national security.“President Trump has reclaimed Labor Day by building an economy that puts the American Worker First. Whether they are benefiting from fair trade deals, lower taxes, or the cheapest gas prices since the...
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