The agency provided grants through OSHA under the Good Jobs initiative. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the release of over $12.7 million in training grants through…
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President Biden Announces Overtime Extension for Salaried Workers
The White House states the executive action will apply to those making less than $43,888 a year. President Joe Biden announced an executive action that provides overtime to…
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Wendy Chun-Hoon, Director, Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
Wendy Chun-Hoon, Director, Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Starbucks in Unionization Case
President’s administration denied deference in labor-related litigation. The Supreme Court ruled that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overstepped its authority by halting the termination of Starbucks employees…
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Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security
Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security
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Departments of Justice and Labor Fine Federal Contractor for Discrimination
The civil penalty was levied over a “whites only” job posting. This week, the Departments of Justice and Labor fined a Virginia-based tech company that is a federal…
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Labor Department Invests in Support for Job Quality in Critical Care Sectors
The funding is focused on training for caring industry roles. The U.S. Department of Labor announced $12 million in additional funding aimed at enhancing job quality and expanding…
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Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
Read MoreLabor Department Launches Youth Apprenticeship Week
The inaugural observance highlights opportunities for youth and young adults across the nation. The Department of Labor announced its inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week, from May 5-11, featuring 320…
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Labor Department Finalizes Silica Dust Protections for Miners
The rule lowers the permissible exposure limit and implements an overexposure protocol. The Department of Labor finalized a rule protecting miners from silica dust exposure this month, lowering…
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