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US labor market steady, jobless claims at three-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable ...
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US Department of Labor Applauds President Trump’s ‘AI Action Plan’ to Achieve Global Dominance in Artificial Intelligence
DeRemer and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today praised the release of President Trump’s artificial intelligence ...
Trump’s Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
The Labor Department says the goal is to deliver on President Trump’s commitment to restore American prosperity through ...
U.S. Department of Labor confirms controversial new rules for these employees
It is well-known that tipping is a common practice in the United States that sparks various debates. In many cases, it is an ...
Labor Takes Control of Education Department Job Training Funds
The US Labor Department will take over workforce development programs from the Department of Education, putting into action ...
After US Department of Labor inquiry, Hampden Sheriff’s Dept. paid $2M in back wages
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department found $2 million in unpaid wages and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. That’s according to a settlement ...
US Labor Department targets worker protections, including safety regulations and rules protecting home health aides and farmworkers
The slashing of worker protections is aimed at increasing the rate of exploitation and boosting the profits of US ...
Labor Agency Regulators Roll Out Enhanced Self-Auditing Programs
The US Labor Department is expanding self-audit programs it says will enhance worker protections and reduce the likelihood of ...
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The Bitter Taste of Labor Violations
A 2023 report from the US Department of Labor alleged the use of forced labor, a form of human trafficking, on Central Romana plantations.
US DOL’s Wage and Hour Regulatory Agenda Takes Shape
On July 1, 2025, the DOL issued a press release announcing, “the department’s bold plan,” which includes “63 deregulatory actions aimed at reversing the costly and burdensome rules imposed under ...