Updated rules clarify security requirements under federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance outlining how insurers’ required security deposits will be calculated under the…
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VA Expands Hiring for Veteran Employment Support Program
The agency seeks counselors for nationwide vocational services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is hiring more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists to…
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President Trump Issues a Message on Career and Technical Education Month
President Trump says his administration is committed to preparing and equipping workers and students with the skills they need to “forge a great American future.” Official Message from…
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EEOC Seeks Nike Employment Records in Civil Rights Investigation
EEOC asks court to compel cooperation in discrimination inquiry. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a subpoena enforcement action seeking records from Nike as part of an…
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Office of Personnel Management Finalizes Rule on Federal Employment Status
The rule aligns with President Trump’s executive order regarding Schedule F. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) finalized a rule allowing the president more leeway to fire career…
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Education Department Seeks to Reform Higher Education Accreditation System
New committee to review accreditor recognition, costs, and student outcome measures. The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to convene a negotiated rulemaking committee focused on higher education…
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Labor Secretary Continues “America At Work” Tour
Her stops focus on energy, agriculture, and apprenticeship development. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee as part of her nationwide “America at Work“…
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Labor Department Announces Grants for Homeless Veterans Employment
The funding supports job training and reintegration services. The Department of Labor recently announced $23 million in grant funding through the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program to support organizations…
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Education Department Announces Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Agreements
Federal agencies seek input on interagency coordination affecting Native students. The Department of Education announced a February 10, 2026, consultation in Washington, D.C., inviting Tribal leaders to provide…
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OPM Launches Site to Modernize Workforce Data Access
Launch of new system promises frequent updates and increased transparency. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Data (FWD), a website set…
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