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Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition in Lawsuit Against DOL Rule Implementing Left-Wing ESG Agenda
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a major coalition of 25 states in suing Biden’s Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices. -
Morrisey joins coalition lawsuit against DOL rule implementing ‘woke’ ESG agenda
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 25 states in suing the U.S. Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices. -
Federal Inspection Finds West Virginia Brick Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica Hazards at Martinsburg Plant
Federal Inspection Finds West Virginia Brick Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica Hazards at Martinsburg Plant. -
Biden’s New COVID-19 Action Plan and Proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: What Does It Mean For Private-Sector Employers?
Biden’s New COVID-19 Action Plan and Proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: What Does It Mean For Private-Sector Employers? -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces Healthcare Fraud Settlement for Over $1.2 Million
United States Attorney Mike Stuart, along with Special Agent in Charge Maureen R. Dixon, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and Special Agent in Charge Derek Pickle, United States Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG), announced that his office has settled healthcare fraud claims against Great Lakes Medical Laboratory, Inc. (Great Lakes). -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Receives Final Approval for $13 Million Settlement to End Bradford Hammacher ESOP Lawsuit
On June 19, Judge Gary Feinerman of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted final approval of a settlement to end a class action lawsuit against Reliance Trust Company for $13.36 million. -
Apex reaches consent judgment to pay more than $200,000 in back wages, damages to Nitro plant employees
NITRO – Apex Pipeline Service Inc. entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) over misclassifying certain employees and not paying employees the proper payments for travel. -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in West Virginia Construction Company Paying $242,039 in Back Wages and Damages
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Apex Pipeline Service Inc. has entered into a consent judgment with the Department requiring payment of $121,019 in back wages, with an equal amount in liquidated damages, to 243 employees at its Nitro, West Virginia, facility. -
U.S. Department of Labor claims several West Virginia coal mines, preparation, wash plants failed to pay minimum wage, overtime
Several West Virginia surface and underground coal mines, preparation and wash plants are facing allegations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that they paid their employees less than minimum wage and did not provide overtime pay. -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Investigation Results in West Virginia Laundry Service Paying $66,641 in Back Wages and Damages
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Superior Industrial Laundries Inc. – a commercial laundry facility based in Fairmont, West Virginia – has paid $66,641 in back wages and liquidated damages to 36 employees to resolve overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Cites West Virginia Contractor for Exposing Employees to Falls, Other Workplace Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Roofing Solutions LLC – based in Charleston, West Virginia – for exposing employees to falls, and other safety and health hazards at worksites in Charleston and Nitro, West Virginia. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice: U.S. Dept. of Labor awards additional $1 million to West Virginia for continuing employment and training services for laid off coal miners
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded West Virginia $1.056 million in National Dislocated Worker Grant funds to assist continuing employment and training services for workers impacted by coal industry layoffs. -
Following Labor Department action, XMV Inc. agrees to award back pay, overtime wages
BLUEFIELD — A consent judgment was entered in a case against XMV Inc. that alleged the company failed to pay employees proper wages. -
Coal companies deny they owe $4 million in safety fines
ROANOKE, Va. — Coal companies named in a lawsuit filed in Virginia federal court filed an answer claiming they don't owe $4 million in unpaid safety fines. -
Department of Labor files suit against Apex Pipeline for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON — The federal Department of Labor is suing Apex Pipeline Services, alleging the company has violated federal employment laws. -
Coal company is accused of failing to reimburse deceased miner's trust fund
BECKLEY — A coal company is being sued for allegedly failing to reimburse a trust fund as required by law. -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Federal Court Requiring West Virginia Consulting Firm to Pay $1,635,804 in Back Wages and Damages
US Department Labor issued the following announcement on March 19.After an investigation by the U.S. -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Federal Court Ordering West Virginia Company to Pay $3.7 Million in Back Wages and Damages
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia has ordered Team Environmental LLC. -
W.Va. pipeline construction company ordered to pay $3.7M in back wages, damages
CHARLESTON – A federal court has ordered a West Virginia-based natural gas pipeline construction management company to pay $3.7 million for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Former employee sues company that failed to rehire her, citing retaliation
A Harrison County resident is suing a logistics company, citing alleged retaliation.