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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal workplace safety officials will increase inspections in dozens of high-risk industries under an updated program aimed at reducing heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job. What …
OSHA Targets Heat Risks With Expanded Workplace Inspections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Schools and education groups will have new opportunities to compete for federal funding aimed at improving teaching quality and student literacy under fiscal year 2026 grant programs …
New Federal Grants Aim to Boost Teachers, Literacy Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations, but underlying data shows uneven growth and signs of strain in parts of the labor market.
U.S. Job Growth Tops Forecasts but Labor Market Shows Strain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A proposed federal rule could require employers to pay foreign workers wages more closely aligned with U.S. workers, a change aimed at reducing incentives to hire lower-cost …
New Visa Wage Rule Could Raise Pay, Limit Hiring Loopholes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American workers can now access a free, weeklong artificial intelligence training course via text message, part of a federal effort to expand basic AI skills without requiring …
Free AI Course by Text Aims to Reach Workers Fast Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers who believe they have faced religious discrimination on the job now have a new federal resource to seek guidance, as the U.S. Department of Labor launches …
New Federal Site Targets Religious Bias at Workplaces Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court decision has eliminated a Biden-era rule that would have expanded who qualifies as a fiduciary when giving retirement investment advice, restoring earlier standards that …
Court Ruling Reverses Retirement Advice Rule Nationwide Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Employers across the country may see increased federal support and guidance on workplace safety under a new initiative designed to help businesses meet safety standards and reduce …
OSHA Launches New Program to Help Businesses Avoid Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal grant competition aims to expand college and career training opportunities as officials move to better align education programs with workforce needs.
Federal Grant Shift Targets Workforce Training Shortage Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor issued new federal guidance aimed at making it easier for employers and organizations to create Registered Apprenticeship programs, a workforce training model …
Labor Department Moves to Speed Up Apprenticeship Approvals Read More