The administration seeks to ensure U.S. workers are offered jobs previously given to foreigners for lower pay. President Donald Trump announced the extension of restrictions on H-1B visas…
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SBA, DOL, and OpenAI Host Inaugural Manufacturing Workforce Expo
The job fair is being held at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, Florida. The Small Business Administration (SBA), Department of Labor (DOL), and OpenAI are hosting the…
Read MoreLabor Department Investigates H-1B Visa Fraud
The vice president stated, “American jobs should go to American workers, not foreign fraudsters.” Vice President JD Vance spoke about the progress his task force is making in…
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Labor Department Reports Drop in Unemployment Benefit Applications
The Federal Reserve maintained current interest rates as the unemployment rate and layoffs are at historical lows. The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that applications for…
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Education and Labor Departments Consider Applications for Civics Grants
Federal funds offered in honor of America’s semi-quincentennial. The Departments of Education and Labor are administering grants through the 2026 Fiscal Year competition for the American History and…
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HHS Officials Announce Changes to Medical Billing Dispute Process
The updated rule seeks to streamline the No Surprises Act arbitration system and reduce administrative costs. Federal agencies finalized a rule updating the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process…
Read MoreU.S. Employment Growth Surpasses Expectations in May
Labor market adds 172,000 jobs as unemployment holds steady and wage growth slows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing that the U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm…
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Labor Department Requests Unemployment Insurance Funding Freeze for Pandemic-Era Claims
The departments seek to preserve federal funds associated with alleged fraudulent insurance claims. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General have announced their intention…
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Education and Labor Departments Announce WIOA State Plan Expansion
Through a joint effort, combined WIOA plans have more than doubled since 2024. The Departments of Education and Labor announced that 21 states have released combined Workforce Innovation…
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Labor Department Clarifies English Proficiency Rules for Commercial Drivers
New guidance affects labor certification applications for foreign commercial motor vehicle operators. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance requiring foreign workers in commercial motor vehicle…
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