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US judge says Labor Department can't ban DEI by contractors, for now
A federal judge has extended an earlier ruling barring the U.S. Department of Labor from requiring contractors and grant ...
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a ...
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions ...
Former US labor officials urge contractors to stand firm on DEI
A group of former U.S. Department of Labor officials has urged federal contractors to maintain their corporate diversity ...
Judge says labor unions’ lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward
A federal judge says he won’t dismiss a lawsuit from labor unions seeking to block Elon Musk’s team from accessing certain ...
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Jobless claims are holding steady, and that's a bit of a surprise
According to the Department of Labor, that number is down just a bit from the week before. The key phrase is “just a bit.” About 9,000 fewer claims last week, to be specific. But overall, when every ...
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA ...