New Labor Department Rule Could Eliminate Gig Work

Independent contractors would become employees under reclassification. The Department of Labor has released a final rule that would prohibit the classification of some workers as independent contractors. The new…

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UPS Trains Workers in Preparation for Union Strike

The acting labor secretary is not engaging in the talks between the company and Teamsters. Contract negotiations between United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters Union stalled earlier…

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Nonprofit Energy Upgrade Open to Public Comment

Energy Department seeks input on $50 million pilot program. The Department of Energy has released a request for information, asking the public how best to implement a pilot…

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Transportation Department Funds Veteran Truck Driving Programs

$3.1 million awarded to colleges and training institutes. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that $3.1 million in grants is being…

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FAA Allows More Drone Activity

Small drones will be allowed to fly over people and at night. The Federal Aviation Administration has given a significant step forward for the use of small drones…

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