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Monogram Refrigeration Receives Governor's Safety Award

Released on Wed, Mar 04, 2009 - 2:51 pm under

Safety Record Dates Back to 2007

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Monogram Refrigeration in Selmer was chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety.

January Unemployment Rate 8.6 Percent

Released on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 - 1:10 pm under

Rate Up 1.0 Percentage Point from December

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for January was 8.6 percent, up 1.0 percentage point from the revised December rate of 7.6 percent. The January rate a year ago was 5.3 percent. The national unemployment rate for January 2009 was 7.6 percent, up from the December rate of 7.2 percent.

Tennessee Department of Labor Announces Amusement Ride Safety Inspections

Released on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 - 8:05 am under

New State Law Affects Amusement Parks, State Fairs and Carnivals

NASHVILLE – With millions of visitors to Tennessee expected to make their way to amusement parks, county fairs, and carnivals this summer, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced it will conduct inspections to ensure amusement rides are mechanically safe.

Flowserve Corporation Receives Governor's Safety Award

Released on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 - 12:12 pm under

Safety Record Dates Back to 2007

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Flowserve Corporation in Memphis was chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety.

Governor Awards $278,419 in Job Training Grants Across State

Released on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 - 10:35 am under

Seven Companies Awarded Grants, Training More Than 800 Employees

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have recently awarded $278,419 in job training grants to 7 companies across the state. Incumbent Worker and Apprenticeship Training grants assist employers with training needs associated with skills upgrades for their employees. Over the past four years, training grants have totaled more than $10 million to assist more than 37,000 employees.

Tennessee OSHA Offers Free Consultative Services

Released on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 - 1:50 pm under

Program Aims to Protect Workers’ Safety and Health

NASHVILLE – Employers looking to enhance their workplace safety and health programs have the opportunity to work with Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health administration’s free consultative services. The service provides employers a source of information on workplace safety and health. The program is designed to help employers evaluate and prevent the hazardous conditions and work practices that can cause injuries and illnesses.

Electronic Filing Rule to Speed Processing of Claims

Released on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 - 8:41 am under

Partial Claim Filing Made More Efficient and Timely for Employers and Claimants

NASHVILLE – Employers who file 50 or more partial claims for unemployment benefits for their employees in any week are now required to use the electronic filing method that automatically processes these claims, Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced today.

ITW Dynatec Receives Volunteer Star Safety Award

Released on Wed, Feb 04, 2009 - 2:14 pm under

Company First Received Star Status in 2005

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that ITW Dynatec in Hendersonville has earned a renewal of the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award.

December 2008 County Unemployment Rates

Released on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 - 1:22 pm under

Rates Increase in 95 Counties

NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December 2008 was released last week at 7.9 percent, 0.9 percentage point higher than the November rate of 7.0 percent. The United States unemployment rate for the month of December was 7.2 percent.
 
County non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for December 2008, released today, show that the rate increased in all 95 counties. All counties also recorded over-the-year unemployment rate increases.

New Filing Method to Speed Filing of Lack-of-Work Claims

Released on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 - 12:30 pm under

Group Filing Sessions begin Thursday in 22 Locations

NASHVILLE – Beginning Thursday, Jan. 29, Tennessee workers will have another means for filing initial claims for unemployment insurance. This new service is a temporary measure to help relieve the state’s overloaded telephone network for processing claims.
 
“In addition to using telephone, Internet, or paper claims forms, claimants will now be able to go to one of 22 Career Centers across the state to take part in a small group session to file their claim,” said Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley. “Our phone lines have been overwhelmed by the volume of claims we are processing. Offering another means for filing initial claims will help us serve those who have lost their jobs more efficiently.”
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