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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday aimed at strengthening American manufacturing through deeper …
Trump Administration Launches New Effort to Supercharge U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Revival Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a comprehensive deregulatory agenda last week, detailing plans to roll back 63 regulations in a bid to stimulate job creation and strengthen …
Labor Department Unveils Sweeping Deregulatory Plan to Boost Jobs and Economic Growth Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-3, clarifying that it will no longer seek or collect liquidated damages …
Department of Labor Ends Liquidated Damages in Administrative Proceedings Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of more than $60 million in grants aimed at supporting veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Administered …
U.S. Department of Labor Awards $60 Million to Support Homeless Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a suspension of enforcement regarding the Biden Administration’s 2024 farmworker rule. The decision aims to provide clarity and …
Labor Department Halts Enforcement of 2024 Farmworker Rule Amid Legal Challenges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have announced new measures to advance healthcare price transparency. These actions, initiated on Thursday, May 22, …
Know What You Pay: Bold Federal Push for Real Healthcare Price Transparency Read More MEADVILLE, PA — A Meadville-based manufacturing company, Fostermation Inc., faces legal repercussions following multiple investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor into a workplace incident that resulted in the partial …
Teen Worker’s Injury Sparks Crackdown on Safety Violations at Meadville Plant Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently issued a formal reminder to governors nationwide, urging them to ensure compliance with federal law regarding unemployment benefits eligibility. The …
Labor Secretary Cracks Down on States Ignoring Immigration Rules for Jobless Benefits Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 3 Guys Home Improvement Inc., a Wilkes-Barre-based roofing contractor, for exposing workers to serious …
OSHA Designates Wilkes-Barre Roofing Contractor as ‘Severe Violator,’ Proposes $467K Penalty Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a series of significant updates, ranging from veteran employment recognition to workplace safety, leadership appointments, and funding for displaced workers. These …
Labor Department’s Bold Moves Protect Workers, Honor Veterans, and Revive Jobs Nationwide! Read More