U.S. unemployment claims remain at historical low
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DeRemer and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today praised the release of President Trump’s artificial intelligence policy strategy, “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.” Developed in response to the President’s January Executive Order “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions, though sluggish hiring is making it harder for many laid-off workers to land new opportunities.
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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 deregulation.
It is well-known that tipping is a common practice in the United States that sparks various debates. In many cases, it is an expected measure, especially in the service
The US Labor Department will take over workforce development programs from the Department of Education, putting into action President Donald Trump’s plan to consolidate all federal training grants into a single “Make America Skilled Again” program.
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 agreement in lieu of litigation signed in September,
The slashing of worker protections is aimed at increasing the rate of exploitation and boosting the profits of US corporations.
The US Labor Department is expanding self-audit programs it says will enhance worker protections and reduce the likelihood of formal investigations and litigation targeting employers, unions, and pension plans.
A 2023 report from the US Department of Labor alleged the use of forced labor, a form of human trafficking, on Central Romana plantations.
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U.S. Labor Department proposes rewriting 60+ ‘obsolete’ workplace rules; Rockford lawmakers react
A new proposal from the U.S. Department of Labor that would overhaul dozens of workplace regulations draws praise and criticism from Rockford-area lawmakers.
On July 1, 2025, the DOL issued a press release announcing, “the department’s bold plan,” which includes “63 deregulatory actions aimed at reversing the costly and burdensome rules imposed under previous administrations,