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Democrats alarmed at alleged warnings to employers of ‘surprise inspections’

House members write to labor department raising concerns about possible undermining of important labor safety tool

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024

SkyWest Airlines facing federal lawsuit over alleged ‘fake company union’

Largest regional airline in North America also sued by flight attendant union for alleged retaliatory firings

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2024

Trump claims he’s pro-worker. Project 2025 will gut labor rights

Far-right plan for a Republican presidency would undercut unions, strip child labor laws and boost corporate profits

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2024

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How Women Can Win the Retirement Savings Struggle

From caregiving demands to long life expectancies, retirement planning for women is tricky. Luckily, every challenge can be overcome with the right solution.

Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2024

Dollar General Reaches $12M Settlement With Department Of Labor For Safety Violations

The settlement requires the retail giant to implement extensive safety improvements across its more than 19,000 stores nationwide.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

Going Down?

Plus: Hunter Biden is guilty of crimes that shouldn't be crimes, North Dakota's voters take on gerontocracy, and more...

Reason · Jun 12, 2024

American Small Businesses Are Desperate for Foreign Workers

The number of job openings far exceeds the number of unemployed Americans. Seasonal businesses can't get the foreign labor they need.

Reason · Jun 1, 2024

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U.S. Labor Department Sues Hyundai Over Child Labor Allegations

U.S. Department of Labor sues companies for illegal child labor practices, emphasizing the importance of upholding laws and protecting young workers.

US Tech Firm Pays $7500 Fine After Job Posting Looking For 'Whites Only Within Texas' Goes Viral

US tech firm settles for racist job ad, faces fines and reforms. On the other hand, job seekers face a double whammy: Bias and automation threats.

International Business Times UK · May 28, 2024

Tech company fined by DOJ over ‘whites only’ job posting

In March 2023, a recruiter for Arthur Grand Technologies posted a job advertisement looking for ‘US Born Citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX [Don’t share with candidates]’

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

More resources: Department of Labor expands Spanish-language video catalog for migrant workers

The DOL also added new content in 6 languages to its Migrant Worker website. It now includes Haitian Creole and Portuguese

Latin Times · May 20, 2024

Is the Federal Property & Administrative Services Act Unconstitutional?

In an interesting dissent, Judge Allison Eid argues it violates existing nondelegation doctrine precedent.

Reason · May 9, 2024

Motorcycle Parts Supplier Fined $300,000 for Child Labor

After an investigation by the Department of Labor, parts supplier Tuff Torq was found to be using child labor and fined for its practices.

RideApart · May 2, 2024

State attorneys general continue pushback against federal ESG labor rule

Attorneys general from 26 states are opposing the implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s rule permitting ESG considerations in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)-governed pension plans in court. The states filed an appeal late last week seeking to reverse the dismissal of their case.

Ballotpedia · Jan 26, 2024

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Ballotpedia · Jan 23, 2024

Economy and Society, January 23, 2024: State attorneys general continue pushback against federal ESG labor rule

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Reason · Jan 11, 2024

Labor Department's New Regs Aim To Rescue Gig Workers From Their Own Preferences

Biden undid Trump-era rules for independent contractors, but the new rule will likely last only until another Republican is elected president. This is no way to regulate an economy.

The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023

UN decries Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash for ‘shameful’ wages and union-busting

Human rights expert says US companies trap workers in poverty, forcing them to rely on food stamps and Medicaid

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023

Republicans continue effort to erode US child labor rules despite teen deaths

Violations have soared but legislative efforts to strengthen protection for young workers have received little support

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Ballotpedia · Oct 19, 2023

Chevron meets ESG

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

What is the minimum wage in different states across the US?

Here is everything you need to know about state minimum wage laws in some states across the US

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Top US poultry producers face federal investigation over claims of child migrants cleaning slaughterhouses

‘We are long past the day when brands can say that they don’t know that they have child labor in their supply chain,’ the chief legal officer for the Labor Department said

Fortune · Sep 7, 2023

‘The death of this economy was greatly exaggerated’: Initial jobless claims just fell to their lowest level since February, increasing the odds of a soft landing

Strong initial claims data is evidence that a recession in 2023 is looking less likely, many economists say.

WEKU · Aug 30, 2023

U.S. Department of Labor filing shows actions discouraging unionizing at Lexington Webasto facility

A filing sent to the U.S. Department of Labor shows alleged action at the Lexington-based Webasto sunroof plant to discourage workers from potentially forming a union.

Reason · Aug 11, 2023

Biden's New 'Prevailing Wage' Rule Will Cost Taxpayers, Benefit Unions, and Hike Inflation

The Labor Department is officially undoing changes made to help combat inflation in the 1980s.

Texas Observer · Aug 3, 2023

Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts

Workers and activists implore Governor Greg Abbott to consider the dire need for protections in the record-breaking heat.

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