Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a sweeping proposed rule that could significantly expand the range of investment options available in 401(k) retirement plans, marking a potential turning point for alternative assets — including crypto — within tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Released Monday by the department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, the proposal aims to reduce

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has canceled nearly $600 million in grants to foreign countries in another round of major funding cuts, including $10 million for "gender equity in the Mexican workplace." The post Labor Department Cancels $577 Million in Useless Grants, Including ‘Gender Equity in the Mexican Workplace’ appeared first on Breitbart...

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Training for construction labor could have significantly changed under a proposed Dept. of Labor government-registered apprenticeship programs rule that has now been withdrawn. Construction groups can continue to train apprentices on activities such as pile-driving under the old rules. Photo by Jeff Yoders/ENR The Biden administration on Nov. 27 withdrew its proposed rule that would

Published: Apr 9, 2023 by Small Business Editor In Small Business News 0Labor quality remains a significant challenge for small business owners, with 23% citing it as their top operating issue, according to the NFIB’s monthly jobs report.Despite decreasing labor costs, businesses are struggling to capitalize on sales opportunities due to the ongoing labor shortage.A

Companies are turning to franchised, freelance, or subcontracted staff—spurring controversies about how those workers are treated...Read More

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Alphabet, Google’s parent company, should be considered a joint employer for a group of YouTube Music contractors. The workers are currently attempting to organize with the Alphabet Worker’s Union, and the NLRB’s decision could mean that the tech giant has to negotiate with them if they vote

Pro-union sentiment in the US reached a 57-year high last year. New data reflects how this changing attitude towards organizing has translated into action.Read more...