The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday grants exceeding $154.7 million awarded to 32 states, Puerto Rico and the Cherokee tribal nation through the Job-Driven National Emergency Grant program.
Constructora Santiago II Corp., a federal construction contractor in San Juan, will make a lump sum payment of $40,000 to three female carpenters who were allegedly sexually harassed, retaliated against and denied regular and overtime work hours comparable to those of their male counterparts.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday the availability of approximately $150 million in grants to prepare and place those facing long-term unemployment into good jobs.