US Department of Labor to host online seminar on Payroll Audit Independent Determination program
The US Department of Labor is hosting an online seminar focused on the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. This initiative aims to provide employers with guidance on conducting payroll…
Federal court orders Wisconsin-based medical care partnership to pay back wages, damages to 68 employees denied overtime
A federal court has mandated that a Wisconsin-based medical care partnership compensate 68 employees for unpaid overtime wages and damages. The ruling followed an investigation revealing violations of wage laws,…
ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer meets with apprentices, construction workers during 4-state ‘America at Work’ swing
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer recently embarked on a four-state tour titled “America at Work,” where she engaged with apprentices and construction workers. Highlighting the importance of skilled labor in the economy, she…
US Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration updates national enforcement projects for employee benefit plans
The US Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has recently updated its national enforcement initiatives aimed at safeguarding employee benefit plans. These projects focus on ensuring compliance with…
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
The Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report is a vital economic indicator released by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides data on the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits…
Court orders engineering firm, owner to restore $45K in retirement assets to company’s 401(k) plan, distribute funds to former employees
A court has mandated that an engineering firm and its owner reinstate $45,000 in retirement assets to the company’s 401(k) plan. This ruling comes after it was found that the…
Department of Labor, Methuen Obayashi Joint Venture partner to promote safety, health during Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project
The Department of Labor has partnered with Methuen Obayashi Joint Venture to enhance safety and health standards during the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project. This collaboration aims to implement rigorous…
US Department of Labor awards $22M in funding to secure critical mineral supply chains, strengthen American competitiveness
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a significant funding initiative, awarding $22 million to enhance critical mineral supply chains and bolster American competitiveness. This strategic investment aims to address…
US Department of Labor awards $23.4M to strengthen labor law in Mexico, fuel American jobs, wage growth
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a substantial investment of $23.4 million aimed at bolstering labor law enforcement in Mexico. This initiative seeks to enhance worker rights and improve…
US Department of Labor files amicus brief clarifying legal framework for pension risk transfers
The U.S. Department of Labor recently filed an amicus brief aimed at clarifying the legal framework surrounding pension risk transfers. This move seeks to address the complexities that can arise…