Labor and State Departments promise fair practices for H-2B visa program participants. The Departments of Labor and State issued the “Guidance on Fair Recruitment Practices for Temporary Migrant…
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Unemployment Claims Higher Than Estimated
Highest level since January. The Labor Department reported that unemployment claims for the week ending on June 4 reached 229,000, increasing by 27,000 from the last period. The number,…
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President Responds to Strong Jobs Report for May
He says the U.S. can address inflation from a “position of strength.” On Friday, President Biden praised the May jobs report as evidence of the economy’s underlying strength.…
Read MoreDHS Adds 35,000 More Summer Work Visas
Joint decision made by DHS and Labor Department. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor recently published a statement announcing the expansion of the…
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OSHA Celebrates Reduced Injuries in St. Louis Steel Plant
Acknowledged in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program in April. To highlight their Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
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Job Training Deficit Leaves Critical Jobs Open
Labor department assesses supply chain worker shortage. Members of Congress and the White House have begun to evaluate the lagging workforce development as inflation continues to increase. In…
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Federal Court Rules Mine Violated Labor Department Inspection
The operator notified workers of inspectors’ presence. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled on Wednesday that the Paradise No. 9 mine operator violated the federal Mine…
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U.S. Job Openings Hit Record High
More people are also quitting jobs. The Department of Labor released its report on the employment market in March. Job openings and the number of times workers have…
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Weekly Unemployment Claims Lowest in 52 Years
Continuing claims also decrease. According to the report from the Department of Labor on Thursday, fewer people are receiving unemployment benefits now than they have in over half…
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Continuing Unemployment Claims Lowest Since 1970
Jobs are abundant as businesses experience a labor shortage. The Department of Labor reported that continuing claims for unemployment benefits fell 48,000 to 1,425,00 a week ago, the…
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