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U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia joined the Department’s Military Veterans Alliance for a ceremony honoring America’s veterans for Veterans Day. |
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Secretary Scalia recognized 427 employers from around the nation with the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award for their efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans at a ceremony this week in Washington, D.C. |
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For the first time in more than two decades, a proposed rule would expand protection and support for America's workers through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. |
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National Apprenticeship Week Kicks Off Monday The fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week kicks off on Monday, November 11. Learn how you can get involved. |
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| In Case You Missed It |
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A proposed rule would allow job creators to offer bonuses or other incentive-based pay to employees whose hours vary from week to week. |
A proposed rule would clarify that the Department’s contractor compliance office has no authority over healthcare providers that participate in TRICARE. |
A new Department directive encourages government contractors to recruit, hire, and retain the spouses of veterans and active duty military members. |
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Good news for mine safety and health: For the fifth consecutive year, no U.S. mines met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations. |
An agricultural employment education and enforcement initiative recovered $422,152 for workers in Southern and Central California. |
The Department awarded an additional $1,560,000 to help dislocated workers in Ohio affected by storms and flooding in February 2018. |
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More Job Openings than Job Seekers There were 7 million job openings at the end of September, making it the 19th straight month in which there were more job openings than seekers according to data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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Helping Service Members Succeed in the Civilian Workforce The Department issued two opinion letters that will assist active duty service members in their transitions to the civilian workforce. |
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