Department of Labor
Lakethia Clark, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama resident, is transforming her home into a child care site, addressing the significant child care shortage in the state. After years of underpaid work in child care, she left the field to become a hospital housekeeper but missed working with children. Inspired by the 3by3 program, spearheaded by Holly Glasgow, […]
The biggest boss Rick Ross has to now take boss responsibilities after some of his Wingstop locations in Mississippi got hit with multiple fines. The Department of Labor found serious violations and hit the franchise owners with over $100k in fines. The company is being accused of making employees pay for uniforms, safety training and […]
A new guidance from the New York State Department of Labor says companies can no longer hold employees responsible for using marijuana outside of the workplace. The department quietly released new guidelines forbidding the majority of employers, both public and private, from testing their employees for marijuana. According to the Department of Labor, individuals who […]
Yesterday, President Biden delivered a speech in the White House with his new plans, a series of steps to combat the newly surging pandemic. His plan also includes the announcement of an incoming federal rule that all businesses with 100 or more employees have to ensure that every worker is either vaccinated or must submit […]
If you did not receive your $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation this week – don’t panic it’s coming. The Department of Labor said via Twitter Monday morning the payment will be late. According to the Department of Labor, there was an update to their system that is causing the delay. The update did not impact […]
Some individuals who filed for unemployment in New York State received paperwork that had another persons information on it. According to a spokesperson from the Department Of Labor they have contacted the individuals this incident has affected. The paperwork mailed to people who filed for unemployment contained personal information that was not their own. The […]
If you have tried to file for unemployment but can’t due to the New York State Department Of Labor website crashing there is good news. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has confirmed through his office that the state is getting help from Google. The two entities are partnering to create a new interface for the […]
The New York State Department of Labor has been hit hard by the coronavirus. Tens of thousands of workers throughout the state who have lost their ability to earn an income have filed unemployment insurance claims. Their inquiries and applications have overwhelmed existing infrastructure and caused service interruptions. Call centers have experienced more than 150,000 […]
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