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U.S. Department of Labor Updates Penalty Guideliens
he U.S. Department of Labor recently updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational ...
US applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low level
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April.
After US Department of Labor inquiry, Hampden Sheriff’s Dept. paid $2M in back wages
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department found $2 million in unpaid wages and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. That’s according to a settlement ...
US labor market steady, jobless claims at three-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable ...
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US Department of Labor Applauds President Trump’s ‘AI Action Plan’ to Achieve Global Dominance in Artificial Intelligence
DeRemer and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today praised the release of President Trump’s artificial intelligence ...
Labor Takes Control of Education Department Job Training Funds
The US Labor Department will take over workforce development programs from the Department of Education, putting into action ...
Trump’s Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
The Labor Department says the goal is to deliver on President Trump’s commitment to restore American prosperity through ...
Labor Agency Regulators Roll Out Enhanced Self-Auditing Programs
The US Labor Department is expanding self-audit programs it says will enhance worker protections and reduce the likelihood of ...
US Labor Department sets up new office to oversee work visas
The US Department of Labor has established a temporary Office of Immigration Policy, led by Brian Pasternak, to coordinate employment-based visa programs. Reporting to Labor Secretary Lori ...