November 26, 2003

T-Mobile USA, Inc. Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million in
Back Wages

SEATTLE - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it has reached an agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. to pay 20,546 workers $4,779,985 in back wages as a result of alleged violations of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

T-Mobile, a provider of wireless telecommunication services, is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash.

November 25, 2003

Labor Department Obtains Settlement with Ford Motor Company For Federal Benefit Plan Reporting Violations

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November 24, 2003

Labor Department Sues Alabama Firm and Plan Officials Over Delinquent Employee Contributions

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 20, 2003

Labor Department Sues Houston Plan Official For Abandoning Profit Sharing Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 20, 2003

U.S. Labor Department Seeks Appointment of Independent Fiduciary For Abandoned West Long Branch, New Jersey 401(k) Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 20, 2003

Labor Department Issues Reporting And Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans

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November 18, 2003

New Data Show Record-Breaking Results from Strong Enforcement, Compliance Assistance

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WASHINGTON—U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao today released the Department of Labor’s annual enforcement statistics, showing that the Department’s innovative and effective approach to protecting workers is yielding record-breaking results. Chao noted that American workers are safer and are receiving more back wages—including overtime pay—than in the past.

November 18, 2003

New Data Show Record-Breaking Results from Strong Enforcement, Compliance Assistance

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November 17, 2003

Defunct Houston Company and Trustee Sued to Restore Employee Contributions to 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

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November 14, 2003

Labor Department Proposes Exemption For U.S. Steel Corporation on In-Kind Pension Contribution

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November 13, 2003

U.S. Department of Labor Extends Annual Reports Deadline After California Wildfires

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November 12, 2003

U.S. Labor Department Restores $46,777 To Illinois Retirement Plans

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November 5, 2003

Labor Department Obtains Judgment Preventing Former Trustee from Avoiding Debt to Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 4, 2003

Labor Department Obtains Judgment Restoring Over $34,000 to Health and 401(k) Plans of Ohio Company

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November 3, 2003

ERISA Advisory Council to Hold Final Meetings for 2003

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October 30, 2003

Labor Department Sues Executives of Indiana Marketing Firm for Failure to Prudently Manage Health Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

October 30, 2003

Labor Department Sues Owner of Defunct Georgia Company Over Abandoned 401(k) Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

October 29, 2003

Labor Department Sues Trustee of Wisconsin 401(k) Plan Over Delinquent Employee Contributions

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.