The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
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USMCA Panel Rules Against Mexican Call Center in Landmark Labor Rights Case
First U.S. win under trade agreement’s labor mechanism confirms violations at Mexican call center and requires stronger worker protection. A dispute panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
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President’s Executive Order Expands Retirement Investment Options
Department of Labor to review 401(k) guidance on alternative assets, fiduciary practices, and litigation concerns. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that President Trump has signed an Executive…
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Labor Department Launches Online Resource for Disabled Vets
The “Veterans Accommodations Toolkit” is intended to assist disabled veterans fund employment. The Department of Labor announced the launch last month of the Veterans Accommodation Toolkit. Developed by…
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Labor Department Updates Guidance on Work Authorization Verification
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer says new guidance implements an executive order that limits access to federal workforce services by unauthorized immigrants. The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has…
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Labor Department Suspends Farmworker Rule
A federal court already placed an injunction against the regulation, suspending it. The Department of Labor announced that it would no longer enforce a rule implemented by President…
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Job Growth of 139,000 in May
Monthly employment data shows standard hiring increase ahead of summer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its monthly employment report, recording a growth of 139,000 nonfarm payroll…
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Federal Agencies Request Public Input on Healthcare Price Transparency
The effort aligns with President Trump’s executive order on healthcare pricing. The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury recently issued a joint Request…
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Labor Department No Longer Enforcing Rule Classifying Gig Workers as Employees
The agency must go through a formal process to rescind the rule. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced on May 1 that it will…
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and Representative Ciscomani meet with educators, business leaders, and construction professionals to address labor needs and training initiatives. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her America at…
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