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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 ...
Trump Administration’s Global Labor Rights Rollback Should be a ‘Wake-Up Call’
The Solidarity Center has seen progress on collective bargaining and unionization around the world stall in the three months ...
U.S. Department of Labor confirms controversial new rules for these employees
It is well-known that tipping is a common practice in the United States that sparks various debates. In many cases, it is an ...
Labor Takes Control of Education Department Job Training Funds
The US Labor Department will take over workforce development programs from the Department of Education, putting into action ...
US Labor Department targets worker protections, including safety regulations and rules protecting home health aides and farmworkers
The slashing of worker protections is aimed at increasing the rate of exploitation and boosting the profits of US ...
After US Department of Labor inquiry, Hampden Sheriff’s Dept. paid $2M in back wages
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 ...
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The Bitter Taste of Labor Violations
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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New US Labor Secretary, Congress Should Act on Child Labor
President Trump’s pick to lead the United States Department of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, will soon oversee the federal government’s response to labor rights issues across the US. One of her ...
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US Department of Labor Applauds President Trump’s ‘AI Action Plan’ to Achieve Global Dominance in Artificial Intelligence
DeRemer and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today praised the release of President Trump’s artificial intelligence ...