News Releases

WASHINGTON — For their efforts to promote equal employment opportunity (EEO), five organizations were honored today by the U.S. Department of Labor at an annual awards ceremony hosted by the department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

November 8, 2007

U.S. Department of Labors Office of Labor-Management Standards announces 16 indictments, 5 convictions for union embezzlement in October

Oversight unit tops 800 convictions this decade

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) today announced its criminal enforcement data for October 2007. OLMS obtained 16 indictments and five convictions during the first month of fiscal year 2008, and court-ordered restitution in October amounted to $63,499. These indictments and convictions primarily involve union officers and employees who have embezzled union funds.

November 5, 2007

U.S. Labor Department sues Minnesota business to distribute 401(k) retirement benefits to employees

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November 2, 2007

U.S. Labor Department recovers nearly $2 million in back pay for Houston home mortgage employees

HOUSTON — Allied Home Mortgage Corp. in Houston has paid $1,855,518 in back wages after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found 588 branch managers, loan officers, loan processors and clerks, who were performing inside sales work at the company, had not been properly paid.

October 31, 2007

U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after wildfires hit California

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October 30, 2007

U.S. Labor Department testifies before House Ways and Means Committee on 401(k) fee disclosure

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October 29, 2007

U.S. Labor Department obtains restitution for pension plans of defunct Tennessee company

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October 24, 2007

U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to recognize seven businesses, organizations and individuals for exemplary disability employment practices

Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Ambassador Marc A. Buoniconti to receive 'SPIRIT' Award

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao will present seven awardees with national awards for their contributions toward enhancing the employment of Americans with disabilities during a ceremony today, beginning at 11:45 a.m. EDT, at the JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, in Washington, D.C.

October 24, 2007

Secretary of Labor to host event marking DisabilityInfo.gov 5th anniversary

New video with overview of Web sites resources to be displayed