U.S. Labor Market Softened in October, November — The Conference Board

The index adds to bubbling concerns about the health of the country's jobs market. Delayed Labor Department data released earlier this week said the U.S.'s unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in ...

Who qualifies for 2 SSI checks? Why some Social Security recipients get 2 payments in December

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...
The New York Times

After Shutdown, Labor Dept. Says Some Data Is Gone for Good

Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month. By Lydia DePillis and Colby Smith The Bureau ...
The Washington Post

Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce

A year ago, the Labor Department’s social media messaging focused heavily on portraying a diverse assortment of employees and laborers, both in gender and race. But the agency has made a dramatic ...
Newsweek

H-1B Visa Update: Applications To Resume Under Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has resumed processing key employment visa applications after a halt caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Following the Department of Labor's update, U ...
KING5

Washington state agency under fire for sharing drivers' data with ICE

SEATTLE — The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is facing scrutiny after a KING 5 investigation revealed it has been sharing private driver's license information with federal immigration ...
KIRO-TV

DOL says drivers may not get a REAL ID appointment until June

WASHINGTON — The May 7 REAL ID deadline is now two days away. After that day, if you have not upgraded your driver’s license to a REAL ID or do not have other forms of identification that are REAL ID ...
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NYS Department of Labor announces automatic mailing of 1099-G forms

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced that 1099-G tax forms for 2024 unemployment insurance (UI) benefits will be automatically mailed to recipients, simplifying the tax filing ...
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DOL to Obtain Access to SSA Data for Lost and Found Database

The Department of Labor (DOL) will be able to use Form 8955-SSA to fill out the Lost and Found database. The data from this form will be used along with data voluntarily turned over to DOL, which the ...
News Tribune

Traveling for the holidays? REAL ID deadline is approaching, here are five things to know

A sign at the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., informs visitors of the federal government's Real ID act, which requires state driver's licenses and ID cards to have security enhancements and be ...
Concord Monitor

Ayotte forms Public Safety Task Force to tackle labor shortages, bail reform

Governor-elect Kelly Ayotte during a visit to a local concrete coating business while campaigning, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. Credit: Charles Krupa/AP photo, file State leaders ...
HR Dive

New DOL form aims to ease child labor complaint process

Under the Biden administration, child labor violations have been one of DOL’s most visible enforcement areas. The agency has issued a number of fines, particularly in the restaurant sector. Last June, ...