Items Tagged with 'Department of Labor'

Workers Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the country.

The Labor Department introduced new tools to help U.S. companies assess supply chain risks, identify labor abuses abroad and comply with laws banning forced labor imports.

The proposed rule would restore a streamlined economic reality test, with officials and industry groups citing clarity and flexibility for employers and independent workers.

Despite fewer reports from OSHA, the agency still went after roofing contractors in 2025. Find out which contractors faced the stiffest fines this year.

The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $86 million in workforce training across 14 states to strengthen domestic industries and prepare workers for high-demand trades.

The federal government's shutdown will primarily impact federal contractors and subcontractors, but other contractors will also experience disruptions and a reduction in OSHA enforcement if the shutdown continues.

The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.

El Departamento de Trabajo anuncia $30 millones en subvenciones para que las agencias estatales se asocien con empleadores en programas de capacitación en oficios, construcción naval e industrias emergentes.