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Fisher Sand & Gravel Still on the Hook After Settlement in Border Wall Suit w/ Federal Government
A settlement has been reached between Fisher Sand & Gravel and the Federal Government over a lawsuit concerning flood risks posed
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$348K Recovered by USDOL in Arizona Wage Fraud Case
VW Connect assessed $48K in penalties for intentional violations A federal investigation has recovered $348,380 in back wages and ...
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Subcontractor Transparency Ordinance Coming to San Diego
Last week, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of two ordinances requiring contractors provide more information on...
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Colorado Contractor ICI Accused of Exploiting H-2B Visa Program
Interior Contractors Incorporated (ICI), under investigation by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) for unscrupulous...
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Almost $800K in Back Wages Recovered After Department of Labor Investigation
Deen Electrical Contractors paid 11 electricians at lower rates as laborers. A federal investigation of a Jersey City electrical...
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Wage Theft Reportedly Prevalent Amongst Black and Latino Nonunion Construction Flaggers
An Investigation by New York Focus and City and State found that wage theft is rampant with Black and Latino nonunion flaggers. Flaggers...
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Over $100,000 in Wage Theft Claims Against Minn. Vikings Development
Workers on a new Minnesota Vikings branded 200 acre development are claiming they have not been paid what they are owed; a sum amounting...
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High Level of Public Assistance for Construction Workers in Nonunion Sector
According to a recent report from UC Berkeley Labor Center, construction workers are becoming increasingly reliant on public safety net
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Stalled Scandal Ridden Arts District Development Showing Signs of Life
520 Mateo, the Carmel Partners' DTLA project associated with disgraced Los Angeles City Councilman, Jose Huizar, shows signs of activity
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For California Workers Seeking Justice in Wage Theft Cases, Process Can Take Years
According to new data acquired by KQED.org, it takes years for workers seeking reconciliation of unpaid wages to get a hearing before the...
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Department of Labor to Hire 100 Investigators for Wage and Hour Division
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Wage and Hour Division is seeking to add 100 investigators to its team to support...
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Manhattan DA Announces Indictment in $20M Cash Pay, Worker Compensation Fraud
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictment of four interior construction companies, their owners
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New OSHA Directive Provides Closure for Families of the Deceased
A new Occupational Safety and Health Administration directive aims to improve communication between OSHA and families of workers who die...
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California Leading the Way in Wage Fraud Prosecution
The battle to prosecute criminal contractors is ramping up nationwide and new indictments in California suggest the state is leading...
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Teamsters Strike Resumes in Pacific Northwest
After a brief break over the holidays, picket lines are now back up as 330 Teamsters continue to withhold labor as part of an Unfair Labor..
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Protestors Continue Sex Offender Campaign Against Lennar Irvine Development Despite Legal Questions
Earlier this year, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters sued the City of Irvine in response to city officials' threats...
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CA Labor Commissioner Implements Online Wage Claim App
The Labor Commissioner’s Office has launched an online wage claim application in English and Spanish for workers who believe they are owed
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Protests at Chapman University Bring Labor Issues Front and Center for Students
A labor protest is making headlines at Chapman University and shedding light on school hiring practices.
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Ransomware Attacks Hit Hardest in Construction Industry
The internet security company, Nordlocker, released a report identifying the top 35 industries victimized by ransomware attacks
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Union Benefit Funds Embezzled by Navillus Execs
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, a jury returned guilty verdicts against Donal O’Sullivan, the founder, owner, and President...
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