The move would clarify guidelines for designating representatives, enhancing fairness and effectiveness in OSHA inspections. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule regarding employee rights to…
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Labor Department Reports February Employment Numbers
The unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The Labor Department released the February edition of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, showing there were 1.36 job…
Read MoreMine Safety Inspections Reveal Violations Across Nine States
MSHA reports 207 safety hazards, and issues citations to mines. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted impact inspections at 13 mines across…
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Jessica Looman, Administrator, Wage and Hour Division
Jessica Looman, Administrator, Wage and Hour Division
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Labor Department Develops Workforce Exchange Program with Japan
A department leader visits Japanese semiconductor centers to organize an exchange. The Department of Labor’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Brent Parton visited Japan over the weekend to organize…
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Labor Department Expands Veterans’ Employment Program
The new partnership program is intended to provide tailored employment assistance to service members and spouses in transition. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service…
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President’s Administration Hosts Youth Policy Summit
Interagency summit fosters dialogue to shape policies benefiting America’s youth. The Department of Education hosted the inaugural interagency Youth Policy Summit with nearly 90 young people in attendance…
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Labor Department Reports Spike in Consumer and Housing Prices
Economists attribute increases to customary January surges. The Labor Department reported a spike in consumer prices in January, noting particular increases in food prices and rent prices. The…
Read MoreActing Labor Secretary Responds to January Jobs Numbers
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 353,000 added to the economy last month. U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su responded to the January 2024 Employment Situation report, noting…
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DOL Requests Public Input on Retirement Plan Disclosures
Federal agencies are looking at how many and how often workers receive retirement disclosures, as well as their effectiveness. The Department of Labor announced that the Employee Benefits…
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