News: September 14, 2018
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Important Information Regarding Severe Weather
Visit Weather.gov for more information and forecasts for hurricanes or tropical storms.
Visit Ready.gov/Hurricanes for tips on how to prepare for, and stay safe during and after, hurricanes and tropical storms.
Visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance page for information on income and job assistance, and cleanup and recovery safety tips.
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Ready to Assist Southeastern States
The U.S. Department of Labor is ready to make available National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to help North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia assess workforce needs in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta discussed how President Donald J. Trump's Association Health Plans and efforts to improve retirement security will increase access to quality, affordable healthcare, and make retirement security simpler and more convenient for millions of Americans during remarks at the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association Legislative Action Summit.
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There were a record 6.9 million job openings in July, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday. For the fifth month in a row, there have been more job openings than job seekers.
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Initial jobless claims continue to be the lowest since December 1969, showing the continued strength of the economy under President Trump.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Loren Sweatt shares tips on preparing for disasters during National Preparedness Month.
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A medical and support staff contractor based in Florida will pay $574,989 to 4,047 employees for improper pay deductions.
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An Alabama woodworking company was cited for exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards, and faces $85,362 in penalties.
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