The bill is intended to reveal the statistical pros and cons of teleworking. Senators Gary Peters of Michigan and Joni Ernst of Iowa have proposed legislation that would…
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Proposed OSHA Rule Supports Employees’ Rights During Inspections
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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Transportation Department Proposes Phase-Out of Domestic Products Waiver
The administration says the policy under the 1983 Buy America program does not align with domestic manufacturing goals. The Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced a rule that would…
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USDA Awards Rural Energy Grants
$2.2 billion investment to increase electric reliability for 2 million rural residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 39 rural energy projects have been selected to…
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Interior Department Awards Grants to Clean Up Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
The funding is allotted under infrastructure legislation. The Department of the Interior announced guidance for states, offering up to $30 million in matching grant funds under the Bipartisan…
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HHS Improves Child Care Affordability with New Rule
The regulation update allows low-income families to pay using 7 percent of their total income. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule which…
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Energy Department Invest in Clean Energy Trade Training
Applications are welcome from union training centers, trade schools, and industrial community colleges. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened up $24 million in additional funding for clean energy…
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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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