Tag: U.S. Department of Labor
In R.I., menopause added to list of workplace protections
Sitting in front of a microphone, donning bright-pink glasses, Lori Urso proceeded to educate a room of mostly men about a topic most don’t...
‘Alternative investments’ could be part of 401(k), 403(b) plans
August brought news of a potential change on the horizon for investors in 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans who want more investment options –...
Is the U.S. Department of Labor’s move to shut down Job...
The Exeter Job Corps would shut down by the end of the month under the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed nationwide “pause” of the...
Federal judge blocks effort to close Exeter Job Corps
PROVIDENCE – A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s nationwide “pause” of Job Corps centers in Exeter and across the nation.
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Exeter Job Corps suspending operations by end of June
PROVIDENCE – The Exeter Job Corps will shut down by the end of June as part of the U.S. Department of Labor's nationwide "pause"...
Department of Labor recovers $1.9M for 853 Care New England workers...
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Labor announced Friday it recovered $1.9 million in back wages and damages for hundreds of health care workers...
Building Futures gets $3.7M in federal funding
PROVIDENCE – Building Futures, a nonprofit that works to leverage apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs as it expands pipelines to career opportunities for low-income communities...
Polaris MEP receives $1.5M federal grant to reduce recidivism
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP will receive $1.5 million in federal funds to help the manufacturing partnership and support organization help people reentering society and...
Lawmakers seek health care, retirement protections for Steward Health Care workers
BOSTON (AP) – A group of Democratic members of Congress, led by Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, is seeking reassurances that workers at hospitals owned by...
These R.I. employers rallying the ex-troops
Gannon & Scott Inc. is a longtime Cranston-based company that specializes in recovering valuable metals from torpedo batteries, coatings used for stealth technology, and...
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