New 49-Year Low for Jobless Claims

Initial jobless claims dropped to 192,000 last week, the lowest level for initial claims since September 6, 1969.

Mine Safety Grants

MSHA has announced the availability of up to $400,000 in Brookwood-Sago grants for mine safety education and training.

HIRE Vets Deadline

Applications for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award close on April 30. Visit HireVets.gov to submit your application today.

Helping Veterans Work

Up to $2.5 million is available for cooperative agreements to help veterans and transitioning service members attain occupational licenses.

Preventing Improper Payments

Several new Department initiatives will help reduce improper unemployment insurance payments.

Florida Recovery

Additional funding to Florida will continue disaster relief efforts as residents continue to recover from Hurricane Michael.

Back Wages

A Michigan company has paid $130,325 in back wages to resolve H-2B visa program and Fair Labor Standards Act violation allegations.

Combating the Opioid Crisis

A new National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant will help combat the opioid crisis in Florida.

Fall Safety

OSHA has cited a Pennsylvania framing contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards and proposed $603,850 in penalties.

Rising Wages

For eight straight months, year-over-year average hourly earnings growth has been at or more than 3% according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.