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Unemployment isn't recession-ready - but it's getting better, says acting Labor secretary

The unemployment insurance system requires significant reform and investment to withstand future economic crises, as highlighted by recent challenges during the pandemic.
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Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions

A 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 work

Labor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.

On workers' tips, Trump usually has favored employers

The Trump administration's Labor Department proposed controversial rules benefiting restaurant owners, allowing tip pooling and impacting workers' income significantly.

Opinion: Trump's unusual labor secretary pick - Oregon's Chavez-DeRemer - could have an impact at home

Lori 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 millions

A 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 work

Labor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.

On workers' tips, Trump usually has favored employers

The Trump administration's Labor Department proposed controversial rules benefiting restaurant owners, allowing tip pooling and impacting workers' income significantly.

Opinion: Trump's unusual labor secretary pick - Oregon's Chavez-DeRemer - could have an impact at home

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as labor secretary may significantly influence labor policy and Oregon's political landscape despite her recent electoral loss.
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Trump just picked a total turkey to run his Labor Department

Rep. 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.

We Are Alarmed': Pro-Business Groups Freak Out Over Trump's Pick for Labor Secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's potential appointment to lead the Department of Labor has raised concerns among business groups due to her pro-labor stance.

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.

Trump just picked a total turkey to run his Labor Department

Rep. 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.

We Are Alarmed': Pro-Business Groups Freak Out Over Trump's Pick for Labor Secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's potential appointment to lead the Department of Labor has raised concerns among business groups due to her pro-labor stance.

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.
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Worker's Rights Likely To Look Different Under Incoming Trump Administration | KQED

Trump's Labor Department choice will indicate the administration's labor policy direction, likely affecting worker protections, especially for vulnerable groups.
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U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reported

U.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.

Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge

A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers, citing overreach by the Labor Department.

U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reported

U.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.

Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge

A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay for salaried workers, citing overreach by the Labor Department.
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19-year-old Walmart employee found dead inside walk-in oven

A 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead inside an industrial oven, raising concerns and prompting a detailed police investigation.
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U.S. job openings slump to lowest level since January 2021

Job openings in America fell to 7.7 million in July, signaling potential cooling of hiring in upcoming months.

See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025

The 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.

U.S. job openings slump to lowest level since January 2021

Job openings in America fell to 7.7 million in July, signaling potential cooling of hiring in upcoming months.

See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025

The 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.
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California Wage Theft Victims Miss Out on Millions in Collected Funds | KQED

The 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 June

The 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.
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U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child Labor

Hyundai sued over child labor in Alabama supply chain.

Sanitation Company Fined $649,000 for Hiring Children in Slaughterhouses

A sanitation company was fined over $649,000 for illegally employing children at meatpacking facilities, emphasizing the ongoing issue of child labor in hazardous industries.

U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child Labor

Hyundai sued over child labor in Alabama supply chain.

Sanitation Company Fined $649,000 for Hiring Children in Slaughterhouses

A sanitation company was fined over $649,000 for illegally employing children at meatpacking facilities, emphasizing the ongoing issue of child labor in hazardous industries.
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More than $450K recovered for Half Moon Bay mushroom farm workers at sites of deadly shootings

The 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.

California's Julie Su up for Labor secretary confirmation again

Julie Su's nomination for Labor Department leadership faces Senate vote amid political opposition.
Julie Su's past work in California labor policies fuels criticisms from Republicans and support from Democrats.

How Much Has Starbucks Spent Against Its Workers' Union? Here's How Joe Biden Could Find Out.

Workers United has filed a complaint asking regulators to demand financial disclosures from Starbucks and its law firm, Littler Mendelson, related to their efforts to counter the organizing campaign.
Starbucks has deployed Littler attorneys around the country in a two-year legal effort to blunt the organizing campaign, and the union suspects the coffee chain has spent a significant amount on the firm's services.

What to Make of the Jobs Report's Mixed Signals

Conflicting 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 payments

Intuit is paying over $555,000 in back wages to workers who missed overtime payments.
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New Labor Dept. Rule Will Help Workers Earn $1.5 Billion More in Overtime

The Labor Department increases the overtime pay threshold for salaried workers, benefitting millions and rectifying long-standing exploitation issues.
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