Job growth continues with 339,000 new jobs in May

Major back wage recoveries, worker protections, a Pride Month message and more U.S. Department of Labor June 8, 2023 +339,000 new jobs In May, the economy added 339,000 jobs, including gains in professional and business services, government, health care, construction, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance. $7 million in overdue back wages A Philadelphia home care agency and its owner must pay 1,230 current and former employees more than $7 million. The decision follows two years of litigation which affirmed that the employers willfully failed to pay overtime wages, in most cases by omitting time for work-related travel. More safety violations at Dollar General How has Dollar General racked up more than $21 million in OSHA fines since 2017? By exposing employees to fire hazards and other unsafe conditions, like the ones found in recent inspections. Three Dollar General locations in Alabama and Florida One Dollar General location in Texas 🌮 Tacos and fair pay in South Carolina Our Wage and Hour Division recovered $567,079 in back wages and damages for 215 employees of a South Carolina restaurant chain who were wrongfully denied overtime pay. Combating child labor Child labor has been increasing across the globe. Ahead of World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, learn what it will take to end child labor at home and abroad. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Support for Guam OSHA experts will visit Guam to protect the safety and health of storm recovery workers following Typhoon Mawar. ☀️ Heat safety and farm work As a worker, you have rights. Here are some of the key protections you should know about to stay cool on the job. The future of federal tech At Federal Tech Day 2023, participants had the chance to virtually descend into a mine for a rescue operation, watch a robot that can rush into a wildfire and more. Dam safety awareness At mine sites, dams are essential infrastructure, but they can pose significant danger to people working near them if they fail. Justice for vineyard workers Recent investigations of two farm labor contractors in California found numerous labor violations, leading to $231,881 in penalties plus $129,081 in back wages. Safety is a core value We're hosting a listening session with business owners and employers to collect input on how organizations make safety and health a core value. Black lung benefits We're hosting events in Wyoming June 13-15 for current and former coal miners and their survivors to file claims for those disabled by black lung. Women in sports Register for a roundtable conversation with women in the professional sports industry, moderated by Women's Bureau director Wendy Chun-Hoon. TWEET OF THE WEEK At the Department of Labor, we are proud to support the ongoing generational work required to ensure that everyone enjoys the full promise of equity, dignity, protection and freedom - at work and beyond. Read the presidential proclamation on #Pride Month: https://bit.ly/3NedneY -@USDOL SUBSCRIBE SEND FEEDBACK ARCHIVE U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210 www.dol.gov | 1-866-4USADOL (1-866-487-2365) Do not want to get emails from us? You can unsubscribe here. (We will miss you!) If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please go to https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/newsletter/ This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United States Department of Labor · 200 Constitution Ave NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)