The regulations would allow grants to fund short-term, career-focused training programs. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Workforce…
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9th Circuit Vacates Injunction Against President’s Collective Bargaining Ban
Federal departments have been directed to reconsider their affiliation with unions. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel overturned a preliminary injunction last week that halted an executive…
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Labor Secretary Announces Workforce Pell Grants to Support Community College Training
Funding supports short-term credential programs aligned with new Workforce Pell Grant eligibility. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a recent $65 million in funding through the sixth…
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Labor Department Launches Fraud Probe into CA Unemployment Insurance Program
A reported $30 billion had allegedly been distributed to fraudsters. The Department of Labor announced that it will address fraud and improper payment concerns regarding California’s Unemployment…
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Labor Department Announces Funding to Expand Performance-Based Apprenticeship
An incentive will be used, encouraging companies to participate in the Registered Apprentice Program. The Department of Labor has announced an opportunity for businesses that further expands the…
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Labor Department Issues New Guidance for Maritime Workers’ Compensation Insurance
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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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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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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Circuit Court Rules President Can Fire Labor Board Members
A divided D.C. Circuit decision states that the positions exercise executive power and cannot be shielded from at-will removal. A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
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FTC Seeks Public Input on Employer Noncompete Agreements
The inquiry will assess the impact on workers, businesses, and competition ahead of potential enforcement actions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public inquiry to examine…
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