Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security
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Labor Department Announces “Stand Down to Save Lives”
The inaugural mine safety event is being held Wednesday. The Department of Labor announced the first “Stand Down to Save Lives” event by the Mine Safety and Health…
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Funding Announced for Employer-Focused Disability Policy Center
Labor Department invests in a policy development and technical assistance center. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that $2 million in funds is available for a center…
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OSHA Launches Workplace Fall Awareness Program
Fall-related injuries current leading cause of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has kicked off a new national program to bring awareness to falls in…
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Labor Secretary Nomination Advances Out Of Committee
Nominee Julie Su will receive full vote in the Senate. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee narrowly voted to move President Joe Biden’s nominee for Labor…
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Labor Department Reports Inflation Fell in March
Still higher, at 5 percent, than the Federal Reserve target. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that inflation decreased one percentage point in March, ending at…
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West Coast Ports Temporarily Shut Down During Labor Negotiations
Expired contract leads to labor interruptions in Los Angeles and Long Beach. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), a representative for West Coast port workers, announced last week that…
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Combat Child Labor Violations
Child labor violations have increased by 70% since 2018. Representatives Hillary Scholten and Nancy Mace introduced legislation to raise the penalties for child labor law violations. The Department…
Read MorePublic Comments Reopened for Proposed Amendment to DOL Policy
The discussions are to focus on retirement-focused investment plans. At the end of March, the Department of Labor (DOL) reopened public comments on its proposed amendment to their…
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DOL Survey Finds “Egregious” Violations in Garment Industry
Average sewing fees were $2.75 below wage standards in Southern California. Results from a Department of Labor (DOL) survey released at the end of March show that 80%…
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