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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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a series of actions this past week affecting retirement plan oversight, job training for formerly incarcerated individuals, worker classification rules, and …
Labor Department Advances Worker Ownership, Reentry Grants and New Contractor Rule Read More What This Means for You The January jobs report shows 172,000 new private-sector jobs, including gains in construction trades. The Labor Department released a national framework to help workers build …
Labor Department Highlights Job Growth, AI Skills Plan, And $145 Million Apprenticeship Expansion Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor published new guidance aimed at reshaping how insurance requirements are calculated under a key maritime workers’ compensation law, a move …
Labor Dept. Loosens Maritime Insurance Rules, Cutting Costs Without Sacrificing Care Read More