WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Employee Benefits Security Administration recovered more than $1.4 billion for retirement, health and welfare benefits plans, participants and beneficiaries in fiscal year 2025, with more than half resulting from the agency's enforcement actions. 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today filed an amicus brief urging the Third Circuit to affirm a lower court’s decision dismissing claims in Barragan v. Honeywell Int’l Inc. that the employer breached its fiduciary duties by not allocating forfeited funds to pay plan expenses. 

WASHINGTON – During a Jan. 29 ceremony at the Frances Perkins Building, the U.S. Department of Labor recognized 888 employers for their commitment to employing and supporting the nation’s service members by presenting them with the 2025 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration today issued a landmark proposed regulation designed to bring overdue transparency to the fees and compensation pharmacy benefit managers receive.

In the week ending January 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 209,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 10,000 from 200,000 to 210,000. The 4-week moving average was 206,250, an increase of 2,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 2,500 from 201,500 to 204,000.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the 2026 National Apprenticeship Week will take place from April 26-May 2, marking the nationwide celebration’s move to spring.  

BIRMINGHAM – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found numerous safety hazards at a civil construction employer’s worksite following a trench collapse in Jefferson County. 

The department’sOccupational Safety and Health Administration investigators found CB&A Construction LLC workers removed and installed drain pipes for Jefferson County under a suspended load, without hard hats, and at the edge of an excavation that lacked protective restraints.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund portal, which will accept applications from eligible Registered Apprenticeship sponsors nationwide. 

NEW YORK – A Long Island roofing contractor has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve willful safety violations found after an employee sustained fatal injuries from an 18-foot fall through an unprotected skylight in August 2021. 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today announced the launch of several compliance assistance resources designed to promote greater compliance with federal labor laws and empower employers with the tools and knowledge they need to prevent violations.

WASHINGTON – In a continuing commitment to streamlining the federal workforce and education systems, the U.S. departments of Labor and Education today released guidance to support states in updating their Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act State Plans. 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $1 million in grant funding to support disaster-relief jobs and employment and training services for Washington residents in response to ongoing severe storms and flooding. 

WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her nationwide “America at Work” listening tour this week, visiting West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

In the week ending January 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 200,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 198,000 to 199,000. The 4-week moving average was 201,500, a decrease of 3,750 from the previous week's revised average. This is the lowest level for this average since January 13, 2024 when it was 200,000. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 205,000 to 205,250.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today published a final rule delaying the compliance date states are required to meet when implementing the merit staffing requirements for Employment Service. 

WASHINGTON − The U.S. Department of Labor today announced it will hold a free virtual seminar about the recently relaunched Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, which provides employers the opportunity to self-identify and resolve potential minimum wage, overtime, and leave violations under federal labor laws.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $23 million in grant funding to support organizations working to help homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness by providing training and employment services. 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer completed a four-state swing through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska as she nears the end of her 50-state “America at Work” listening tour, meeting with construction workers, business leaders, local officials, healthcare workers, and apprentices as part of her promise to speak directly with the hardworking men and women who keep our nation running strong. 

WAUSAU, WI – A federal court has ordered a Wisconsin-based multicounty medical care partnership to pay $162,486 in back wages and liquidated damages to 68 case managers after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the employer did not pay case managers all wages owed for off-the-clock work, including overtime. 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration today announced the overhaul of its national enforcement projects for fiscal year 2026 to ensure an even-handed, responsive approach to investigations to produce the best results for American workers, retirees, and their families.