Department of Labor
New data highlights emerging cracks in the economy as Fed debates rate cut
Business
Two separate data releases highlighted signs of softening in the economy on Thursday as the Federal Reserve mulls over when to cut ...
Iowa businesses and lawmakers ignore warnings on child labor and reap consequences
U.S.
Iowa businesses have been openly disregarding federal rules about when and how much children can work, and the federal government has taken ...
Millions of salaried workers to become eligible for overtime under new Biden rule
U.S.
A Department of Labor final rule means millions of salaried workers who are employed in the executive, administrative or professional industries will ...
Trump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans. Truth Social applied for one
Business
MIAMI (AP) — The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought ...
NC farm cited for OSHA violations, ordered to pay fine after worker’s 2023 death
U.S.
A Nash County sweet potato farm is being fined over $187,000 following the death of one of its workers last year, the ...
The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here’s how to avoid them
Politics
NEW YORK (AP) — “Junk fees” are just what they sound like: hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of ...
White House rolls out proposal to protect retirement security
Politics
WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday announced that the Department of Labor will propose a new rule that aims to protect ...
