Department of Labor

Stella's Ice Cream locations in Boise, Caldwell, Eagle and Nampa are facing civil money penalties assessed by the U.S. Department of Labor after finding the safety of children was put at risk, by having them perform dangerous tasks and work later than legally allowed.

The Mexican Consulate in Boise is making sure workers, both documented and undocumented, know their rights. Leading up to Labor Day, the Department of Labor collaborated with the Boise Mexican Consulate to host workshops and events this week.

One of the largest onion processing plants in the U.S., Ontario Partners LLC located in Payette, Idaho, was fined for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Unlike Oregon and Washington, Idaho does not have its own state occupational safety office; it follows federal OSHA rules. Currently, those generally require employers to provide a workplace free of hazrds that could cause death or series physical harm.

A federal investigation triggered by last October’s Boise Towne Square Mall shooting has found the Los Angeles-based private security company contracted by the mall violated labor standards and repeatedly exposed its employees to workplace violence hazards.

Initial jobless claims in Idaho jumped 143% last week, after increasing 1,200% the week before. Nearly 33,000 Idahoans filed initial unemployment claims…

November 12-18 is National Apprenticeship Week and the Department of Labor is highlighting the benefits of programs that match trainee/students with…