U.S. Department of Labor

Department of Labor’s child labor cases remain tied up in court

The Department of Labor’s two cases accusing Alabama employers of “oppressive child labor” have both faced repeated motions to dismiss.

Chance Phillips

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December 2, 2024

Judge denies preliminary injunction in Mar-Jac Poultry child labor case

Mar-Jac Poultry has filed a counterclaim against the Department of Labor and is seeking almost $20 million in damages.

Chance Phillips

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July 5, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor proposes new protections for workers in extreme heat

Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor.

Chance Phillips

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July 3, 2024

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin agrees to federal “Good Jobs Principles”

Alongside acting Secretary of Labor Su, Birmingham Mayor Woodfin announced his support for the Department of Labor’s Good Jobs Principles.

Chance Phillips

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June 14, 2024

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston

The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year.

Chance Phillips

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June 13, 2024

Two Alabama businesses found in violation of labor laws

Investigations into two businesses in Birmingham and Montgomery were found in violation of federal labor law last week.

Patrick Darrington

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November 20, 2023

Activist financial group urges Hyundai to complete human rights assessment

The demand comes after at least four factories in Alabama employed children in the manufacturing of parts for Hyundai and Kia.

John H. Glenn

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January 26, 2023

Gov. Ivey announces another record high jobs count

Alabama’s December unemployment rate was 2.8 percent.

January 20, 2023

Governor encourages veteran hiring through HIRE VETS Medallion Program

The application period runs from Jan. 28 through April 30, 2022.

February 10, 2022