WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification today issued sub-regulatory guidance in the form of frequently asked questions to clarify the information employers are required to provide when seeking foreign workers who will be engaged in the operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today announced the publication of a technical amendment to restore the applicable regulations governing the exemption of executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

In the week ending May 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 1,000 from 200,000 to 199,000. The 4-week moving average was 203,750, an increase of 750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by 250 from 203,250 to 203,000.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) today announced a major milestone in federal efforts to strengthen alignment across education and workforce systems. In a push to support greater coordination and improve outcomes for learners and workers, 21 states have now submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plans to address workforce challenges and employer needs, compared to just 9 states in 2024.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor and its Office of Inspector General has announced a partnership in furtherance of President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order, “Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.” 

Under the leadership of Vice President JD Vance, the department and the OIG will work together to safeguard American taxpayers and address widespread fraud and performance concerns related to the unemployment insurance programs administered across the country. 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an enforcement action against Cloudera Inc. following the allegations that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by unlawfully discriminating against hiring American workers in favor of foreign labor.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury announced a proposed rule that would create a new category of limited excepted benefits to further expand the ability of employers to offer meaningful fertility benefits to their employees. 

ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is hosting a webinar series in May to provide information and resources on how to comply with regulations affecting youth employment, ahead of the summer hiring season.

Employers, young workers, parents, school counselors, and human resources specialists are invited to attend the webinars to learn about federal protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act that govern youth employment.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling issued the following statement regarding the April 2026 Employment Situation Report:

In the week ending May 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 200,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 189,000 to 190,000. The 4-week moving average was 203,250, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 207,500 to 207,750.

HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $171,897 in back wages from a physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic after an investigation determined the employer denied 32 employees full overtime pay at three of its facilities, in violation of federal law.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs today announced it is expanding the pharmacy benefit improvements under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act program to include more beneficiaries, protect worker benefits, and dramatically improve drug pricing transparency.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. departments of Labor and Education hosted an April 30 discussion with community college, university, and workforce-development leaders to spotlight and accelerate the expansion of degree-connected Registered Apprenticeships across the country.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an advisory opinion finding that a group health plan proposed by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation for its members’ employees would be considered an employee welfare benefit plan under federal law. 

KANSAS CITY, MO – A U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation has found that a railroad company wrongfully suspended an employee for reporting a train collision and safety concerns, in violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8, 2026.

WASHINGTON – Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today announced key senior leadership roles within the Office of the Secretary to support the department’s ongoing work advancing President Trump’s agenda and delivering results for American workers, employers, and retirees. 

In the week ending April 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 189,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 214,000 to 215,000. The 4-week moving average was 207,500, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 210,750 to 211,000.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of a its AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal, a one-stop resource for organizations looking to build artificial intelligence literacy and develop AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs.   

OAK BROOK, IL – A federal court has ordered a company that administered a multiple employer welfare arrangement and one of its owners to pay at least $1.3 million to restore losses to more than 700 employer health plans after the U.S. Department of Labor found the company violated federal employee benefits law.