Senate Confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of LaborLori Chavez-DeRemer, confirmed as Labor Secretary, signals a blend of labor support and Trump administration loyalty amid bipartisan skepticism.
Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workersFlex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
Former Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer grilled at labor secretary hearingLori Chavez-DeRemer retracted her pro-union support to gain backing for Labor Secretary amid bipartisan scrutiny.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, to face questions from senatorsChavez-DeRemer's nomination for Secretary of Labor highlights her strong support from unions and her commitment to labor rights issues.
Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination EnforcementThe Trump administration is dismantling civil rights protections related to contractor discrimination and affirmative action.Executive Order 11246, which enforced anti-discrimination laws, has been revoked, halting compliance activities.
Trump just picked a total turkey to run his Labor DepartmentRep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment to lead the Labor Department reflects a shift towards union-friendly policies that may conflict with Trump's working-class appeal.
Senate Confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of LaborLori Chavez-DeRemer, confirmed as Labor Secretary, signals a blend of labor support and Trump administration loyalty amid bipartisan skepticism.
Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workersFlex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
Former Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer grilled at labor secretary hearingLori Chavez-DeRemer retracted her pro-union support to gain backing for Labor Secretary amid bipartisan scrutiny.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, to face questions from senatorsChavez-DeRemer's nomination for Secretary of Labor highlights her strong support from unions and her commitment to labor rights issues.
Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination EnforcementThe Trump administration is dismantling civil rights protections related to contractor discrimination and affirmative action.Executive Order 11246, which enforced anti-discrimination laws, has been revoked, halting compliance activities.
Trump just picked a total turkey to run his Labor DepartmentRep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment to lead the Labor Department reflects a shift towards union-friendly policies that may conflict with Trump's working-class appeal.
Elon Musk's DOGE Boys Now Infiltrating an Agency That's Been Investigating Tesla and SpaceXElon Musk's involvement with DOGE raises cybersecurity and conflict of interest concerns within the US Labor Department.
Federal Judge Will Consider Whether to Block DOGE Access to the U.S. Labor DepartmentFederal judge to decide on blocking Musk's team from Labor Department systems following union lawsuits over sensitive worker information.
Labor groups sue to block DOGE from accessing key economic dataLabor groups filed a lawsuit to prevent DOGE from accessing sensitive macroeconomic data at the Labor Department.
Elon Musk's DOGE Boys Now Infiltrating an Agency That's Been Investigating Tesla and SpaceXElon Musk's involvement with DOGE raises cybersecurity and conflict of interest concerns within the US Labor Department.
Federal Judge Will Consider Whether to Block DOGE Access to the U.S. Labor DepartmentFederal judge to decide on blocking Musk's team from Labor Department systems following union lawsuits over sensitive worker information.
Labor groups sue to block DOGE from accessing key economic dataLabor groups filed a lawsuit to prevent DOGE from accessing sensitive macroeconomic data at the Labor Department.
U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reportedU.S. employers added fewer jobs in the year ending March, revising numbers down by 818,000, impacting the perception of economic strength during election season.
Friday's Jobs Report Will Be Confusing. Here's How to Make Sense of It.The revised job market data may clear confusion but will present a mixed picture of employment.
U.S. job openings slump to lowest level since January 2021Job openings in America fell to 7.7 million in July, signaling potential cooling of hiring in upcoming months.
U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reportedU.S. employers added fewer jobs in the year ending March, revising numbers down by 818,000, impacting the perception of economic strength during election season.
Friday's Jobs Report Will Be Confusing. Here's How to Make Sense of It.The revised job market data may clear confusion but will present a mixed picture of employment.
U.S. job openings slump to lowest level since January 2021Job openings in America fell to 7.7 million in July, signaling potential cooling of hiring in upcoming months.
U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child LaborHyundai sued over child labor in Alabama supply chain.
Sanitation Company Fined $649,000 for Hiring Children in SlaughterhousesA sanitation company was fined over $649,000 for illegally employing children at meatpacking facilities, emphasizing the ongoing issue of child labor in hazardous industries.
Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child laborThe Labor Department's recent agreements emphasize the ongoing issue of child labor in dangerous slaughterhouses and the need for reform.
U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child LaborHyundai sued over child labor in Alabama supply chain.
Sanitation Company Fined $649,000 for Hiring Children in SlaughterhousesA sanitation company was fined over $649,000 for illegally employing children at meatpacking facilities, emphasizing the ongoing issue of child labor in hazardous industries.
Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child laborThe Labor Department's recent agreements emphasize the ongoing issue of child labor in dangerous slaughterhouses and the need for reform.
Unemployment isn't recession-ready - but it's getting better, says acting Labor secretaryThe unemployment insurance system requires significant reform and investment to withstand future economic crises, as highlighted by recent challenges during the pandemic.
Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millionsA federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers.
US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote workLabor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.
Opinion: Trump's unusual labor secretary pick - Oregon's Chavez-DeRemer - could have an impact at homeLori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as labor secretary may significantly influence labor policy and Oregon's political landscape despite her recent electoral loss.
Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millionsA federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers.
US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote workLabor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.
Opinion: Trump's unusual labor secretary pick - Oregon's Chavez-DeRemer - could have an impact at homeLori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as labor secretary may significantly influence labor policy and Oregon's political landscape despite her recent electoral loss.
Who is Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the pro-union Latina picked by Trump to be his Labor secretary?Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination as Labor Secretary signals a shift towards prioritizing workers' rights and union collaboration in the Trump administration.
Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judgeA federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers, citing overreach by the Labor Department.
19-year-old Walmart employee found dead inside walk-in ovenA 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead inside an industrial oven, raising concerns and prompting a detailed police investigation.
California Wage Theft Victims Miss Out on Millions in Collected Funds | KQEDThe labor department efficiently investigates wage violations but struggles to ensure that owed wages are delivered to impacted workers.Systemic challenges, including worker mobility and fear among undocumented immigrants, hinder the distribution of recovered wages.A significant portion of recovered wages may not reach workers, underlining gaps in the wage recovery process.
Forecasters Expect a Healthy Jobs Report, but a Downshift From JuneThe Labor Department monthly employment report is expected to show the addition of 175,000 jobs in July, with a keen focus on unemployment rates and wage gains.
See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025The minimum wage in New York state will increase by 50 cents in 2025, reaching $16.50 in NYC and $15.50 in the rest of the state.
More than $450K recovered for Half Moon Bay mushroom farm workers at sites of deadly shootingsThe owners of two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, California, will pay over $450,000 in back wages and damages, along with civil penalties, for illegally deducting money from workers' pay and providing substandard housing.
What to Make of the Jobs Report's Mixed SignalsConflicting signals in the government's jobs report create uncertainty about the state of the U.S. labor market.
Silicon Valley financial software giant Intuit to pay back $555,000 to 2,600 workers over missed overtime paymentsIntuit is paying over $555,000 in back wages to workers who missed overtime payments.
New Labor Dept. Rule Will Help Workers Earn $1.5 Billion More in OvertimeThe Labor Department increases the overtime pay threshold for salaried workers, benefitting millions and rectifying long-standing exploitation issues.