Transportation secretary advocates for large rail and bus rapid transit construction. The U.S. Transportation Department announced that 18 large transit projects in 11 states have been recommended for…
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Supreme Court Will Review Religious Accommodation
The landmark case was 46 years ago. The Supreme Court has agreed to review a 1977 decision on religious accommodation. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act…
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Defense Department Says Most Youth Unfit for Military Service
Armed service recruiting targets have largely been unmet. A recent report from the Department of Defense acknowledges that the U.S. Armed Forces are struggling to meet targets for…
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Labor Department Strengthens Child Labor Laws
Information sharing with the Department of Health and Human Services will increase. The Department of Labor has announced an interagency initiative with the Department of Health and Human…
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Labor Department Finalizes Secure Act Implementation
Assistant secretary for benefits announces changes to 5500 Annual Return Form. The Department of Labor announced changes to the 2023 Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan.…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against CA Arbitration Law
The ban on mandatory arbitration is overridden by Federal Arbitration Act. The Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco recently blocked California’s law banning mandatory arbitration, saying that…
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OSHA Opens Public Comments on Voluntary Protection Program
The agency seeks to modernize its certification for best workplace practices. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently opened public comments, requesting input into…
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Appeals Court Rules COVID-19 Workers Not Entitled to Hazard Pay
Federal workers’ exposure to coronavirus is not covered by current regulations. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against federal workers this week, saying that they are not…
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Nation’s Household Debt at $16.9 Trillion
Greatest increase in two decades hits record. A new report from the Federal Reserve reveals that U.S. household debt has risen to a record $16.9 trillion in the…
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Home Healthcare Agency Must Pay $2.3 Million in Back Wages
400 home healthcare workers had overtime wages withheld. The Department of Labor has ordered a Philadelphia home healthcare agency to pay more than $2.3 million in back wages,…
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