US Department of Labor recovers $1.7M in back wages for 1,666 hourly employees denied overtime by multi-trade contractor
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $1.7 million in back wages for 1,666 hourly employees from a multi-trade contractor that denied them overtime pay. Investigations revealed that the contractor…
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs seeks public input on occupational hearing loss evaluation methods
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is actively seeking public input regarding methods for evaluating occupational hearing loss. This initiative aims to enhance the assessment process for individuals who…
Office of Public Affairs | Leader of Antifa Cell Members in North Texas Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Terrorist Attack on ICE Facility
The Office of Public Affairs recently announced that the leader of an Antifa cell in North Texas has been sentenced to 100 years in prison. This decision follows a terrorist…
Office of Public Affairs | National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud
The Office of Public Affairs announced a significant enforcement action resulting in the charging of 455 defendants involved in healthcare fraud, totaling over $6.5 billion in alleged fraudulent activities. This…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Seizes Backend Infrastructure Used by the Huione Group for Money Laundering Services
The Office of Public Affairs recently announced the seizure of backend infrastructure utilized by the Huione Group, a network known for facilitating money laundering services. This operation is part of…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging New York Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
The Office of Public Affairs announced that the Justice Department has filed a complaint against New York’s new mask ban and identification requirements for federal officers. The complaint asserts that…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Concludes USDA Preferences for “Socially Disadvantaged” Groups Violate the Constitution
The Office of Public Affairs announced that the Justice Department has concluded that the USDA’s preference program for “socially disadvantaged” groups violates constitutional principles. The program, which aimed to support…
Office of Public Affairs | Florida Man Indicted for Attempted Mass Shooting Targeting Jewish Victims
The Office of Public Affairs announced the indictment of a Florida man for an alleged attempted mass shooting aimed at Jewish individuals. The defendant is accused of planning a violent…
Office of Public Affairs | U.S.–Israeli Citizen Extradited from Norway Is Arraigned in Orlando on Indictment Alleging Threats to Jewish Community Institutions
The Office of Public Affairs announced the arraignment of a U.S.-Israeli citizen in Orlando, following his extradition from Norway. He faces charges linked to threats made against Jewish community institutions.…
Office of Public Affairs | FBI Arrests Two More Men in Washington and Missouri in Connection with Planned Attack on Government Officials at White House UFC event
The FBI’s Office of Public Affairs has announced the arrest of two individuals linked to a plotted attack on government officials during a UFC event at the White House. This…