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Trump labor secretary out

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is headed to the private sector after a troublesome tenure at the DOL.


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Legislative lowdown: Virginia’s minimum wage is set to increase to $15 an hour

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill that will increase Virginia’s minimum wage from $12.77 to $15 by 2028.


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Labor Department facing EEO complaint of its own

Former staffers allege Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer fostered a hostile workplace and accuse her husband of sexual misconduct.


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AI governance really matters amid evolving compliance landscape

Lawmakers and regulators have struggled to keep up with emerging AI uses and risk.


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Legislative lowdown: Maine opens applications for paid leave program

Maine is one of 14 states that has enacted a program granting workers paid leave for reasons including the birth of a child, or dealing with a serious medical condition.


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Legislative lowdown: DOL proposes higher minimum wages for some foreign-born workers, including H-1B holders

The Department of Labor is seeking to increase the minimum wage levels employers must pay to foreign-born workers they’re hiring through visas such as the H-1B program and other labor certifications. Here’s more on what HR needs to know.


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World of HR: Irish woman wins suit against boss who regularly shouted ‘potato’ at her

The UK judge found the language constituted racial harassment and issued the equivalent of $31,000 in damages.

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