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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a rule delaying by one year the deadline for states to comply with federal merit staffing requirements for the Employment …
Labor Delays Merit Staffing Mandate, Giving States a One-Year Reprieve Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor rolled out a sweeping series of actions this past week, directing tens of millions of dollars toward enforcing labor standards abroad, tightening …
Labor Department Unleashes Millions to Police Trade, Pensions, Safety and Veterans Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor delivered a one-two punch for American workers this past week, announcing the recovery of more than $259 million in stolen wages for …
Labor’s $259M Payday and a Maritime Rebuild Ignite Trump’s Worker Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $98 million funding initiative designed to expand pre-apprenticeship programs and steer young Americans into high-demand industries as the Trump administration …
$98M Federal Push Aims to Fast-Track Youth Into High-Demand Careers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a flurry of policy updates last week against the backdrop of a tightening labor market, including eased jobless claims, new benefit …
Jobless Claims Drop, New Labor Rules and Training Deals Hit as DOL Unveils Payroll and Benefits Updates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Friday signed a formal agreement aimed at tightening coordination between their agencies to move …
Cabinet Pact Targets SNAP Workers in Push to Move Millions Into Jobs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday extended key contest deadlines for workplace safety citations and began clearing a backlog of unprocessed complaints, as the Occupational Safety …
Labor Dept. Extends Safety Citation Deadlines as Agencies Tout Major Workforce Overhaul Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of moves that could reshape federal oversight of education, mining safety, labor rights, and the national workforce landscape, the U.S. Department of Labor …
Federal Shake-Up Unleashes Stunning Power Shift—What It Means for America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping set of moves that could redefine the federal role in American education, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled a series of major leadership appointments …
A New Era for U.S. Education? Washington Shake-Up Sparks High-Stakes Overhaul Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a sweeping series of workforce and safety initiatives last week, including more than $86 million in grants to strengthen state training …
Labor Department Invests $86 Million in Workforce Training, Expands Mine Safety Grants Read More