December 3, 2003

Labor Department Obtains Court Order Preventing Former Texas Executive from Avoiding Debt to Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

December 2, 2003

Labor Secretary Chao Keynotes Seminar on
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities in the Federal Government

WASHINGTON—Today U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao delivered the keynote address at the two-day Labor Department event entitled “Emergency Preparedness For People With Disabilities: An Interagency Seminar Of Exchange For Federal Managers.”

December 1, 2003

DOL Assistant Secretary Grizzard Addresses
Enhanced Transportation Services for People With Disabilities at "United We
Ride" News Conference

WASHINGTON—Noting “inadequate transportation can inhibit employment for all people, but is an even greater barrier to people with disabilities,” Dr. Roy Grizzard, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) said today, “Government at all levels is working to coordinate transportation policies and programs for those people with disabilities who need it the most.”

December 1, 2003

Labor Department Settles Lawsuit with Fiduciaries Of Bankrupt Ohio Industries Retirement and Health Plans

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

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

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

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Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.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Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.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Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.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

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 18, 2003

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

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

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

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 17, 2003

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

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

November 14, 2003

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

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

November 13, 2003

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

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

November 12, 2003

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

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

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

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