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fromFast Company
1 week ago

From OSHA to minimum wage, how U.S. workers would be impacted by the Labor Department's proposed changes

The U.S. Department of Labor plans to repeal over 60 workplace regulations impacting minimum wage and safety standards.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Federal judge orders Labor Department to keep Job Corps residential program for low-income youth running for now

"Once Congress has passed legislation stating that a program like the Job Corps must exist, and set aside funding for that program, the DOL is not free to do as it pleases."
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US economy adds 139,000 jobs as growth slows

The US job market is slowing down, with the lowest job additions in two years and significant downward revisions to previous figures.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Labor cancels unemployment modernization grants for states

The termination of unemployment modernization grants by the Labor Department reflects a shift in priorities and a comprehensive review of ARPA funding.
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Doge unemployment fraud' discoveries are old finds from Biden era, experts say

The claims regarding fraudulent unemployment benefits highlighted by Musk and his government efficiency department have long been acknowledged, raising questions about their credibility.
US Elections
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Federal contract oversight employees contemplate resignation offer, as agency faces layoffs and mission realignment

Labor Department employees face significant workforce reductions, leading to deferred resignation offers and early retirement options amid fears regarding job security.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senate Confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, confirmed as Labor Secretary, signals a blend of labor support and Trump administration loyalty amid bipartisan skepticism.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workers

Flex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, to face questions from senators

Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Secretary of Labor highlights her strong support from unions and her commitment to labor rights issues.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination Enforcement

The Trump administration is dismantling civil rights protections related to contractor discrimination and affirmative action.
Executive Order 11246, which enforced anti-discrimination laws, has been revoked, halting compliance activities.
fromThe Hill
7 months ago

US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work

Labor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.
Portland
fromPortlandTribune.com
7 months ago

Opinion: Trump's unusual labor secretary pick - Oregon's Chavez-DeRemer - could have an impact at home

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as labor secretary may significantly influence labor policy and Oregon's political landscape despite her recent electoral loss.
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