February 5, 2003

Labor Department Marks 10 Years of Family and Medical Leave Act,
Anniversary Serves as Reminder to Know your Rights

WASHINGTON – The law that provides up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave annually for family and medical reasons was enacted 10 years ago today and is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Standards Administration.

February 5, 2003

Labor Department Files Administrative Complaint
Against Whirlpool Corporation Alleging Hiring Discrimination

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor today filed an administrative complaint against Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Benton Harbor, Mich. The complaint alleges that Whirlpool, a federal contractor, discriminated against minority job applicants for “technicians” (entry level assembler) positions at the corporation’s appliance manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Okla.

February 5, 2003

Labor Department Signs on New YouthRules Parter: National Council
for Agricultural Employers Joins Effort to Ensure Safe and Rewarding Work
Experiences for Young Workers

National Council for Agricultural Employers Joins Effort to Ensure Safe and Rewarding Work Experiences for Young Workers

WASHINGTON—Tammy D. McCutchen, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, has announced a “YouthRules!” partnership with National Council for Agricultural Employers (NCAE) to promote safe and rewarding work experiences for youth.

February 4, 2003

Labor Department Sues to Obtain Independent Fiduciary For Abandoned Chicago 401(k) Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

February 4, 2003

Labor Department Requires California Metal Company to Guarantee Price of Stock Contributed To Retirement Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

February 4, 2003

Labor Department Sues Plan Officials Of Production Workers Local 148 for Engaging in Multiple Prohibited Transactions

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

February 3, 2003

Labor Department Seeks Appointment of Independent Fiduciary for Orphaned Pennsylvania 401(k) Plan

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

February 3, 2003

Labor Secretary Chao Renames Agency Administering Retirement and Health Benefits

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

February 3, 2003

Labor Department Sues Official of Terminated Canton, Ohio Pension Plan to Recover Delinquent Contributions

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

January 31, 2003

Labor Department Sues Former Company Officers for Losses to Employee Pension Plan

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

January 27, 2003

Labor Department Files Administrative Complaint
Alleging Hiring Discrimination Against INA Bearing Company in South Carolina

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor today filed an administrative complaint against INA Bearing Company of Fort Mill, S.C. The complaint alleges that INA discriminated against 567 minority job applicants for skilled and semi-skilled manufacturing jobs at the Company’s Cheraw, S.C. facility. The complaint also alleges that INA discriminated against 62 women by hiring them but assigning them to low-paying jobs.

January 22, 2003

Labor Department Adjusts Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation

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

January 22, 2003

Labor Department Sues Spain Electric to Recover Employee Contributions to Pension and Health Plans

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

January 22, 2003

Labor Department Sues Marietta Industrial Enterprises to Recover Participant Contributions and Loan Payments to Pension Plan

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

January 16, 2003

Labor Department Proposes Exemption For Northwest Airlines to Contribute Corporate Stock

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

January 10, 2003

Trustee Ordered to Restore Employee Contributions to Illinois Profit Sharing Plan

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

January 9, 2003

Labor Department Releases 2002 Form 5500s

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