Labor Department
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The report comes as Congress and the administration are considering a two-year pay freeze. The White House held 2011 locality pay at the 2010 levels. The council also wants to add six new cities to the locality pay list.
December 10, 2010 -
Many federal agencies are contemplating the use of the cloud. But Benefits.gov has already made the jump according to program manager Curtis Turner. Part of the reason – to reduce costs on equipment maintenance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the Labor Department with the hosting environment for the site. “Part of their mission is [...]
November 29, 2010 -
Congress expanded the Office of Special Counsel\'s role to handle half of all claims by veterans under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Previously, OSC just brought claims before the MSPB, but now it will handle them from beginning to end.
November 23, 2010 -
The Department of Labor is teaching classes on retirement and health benefits at Howard University. Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, tells Federal News Radio about the program and their hopes for recruiting.
November 09, 2010 -
Because motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of worker fatalities, OSHA and DOT are teaming up to combat distracted driving. OSHA\'s David Michaels has details.
October 15, 2010 -
A new study finds that employment growth for immigrants far outpaced native growth rates between 1990 and 2006 in the total economy. Author Randy Capps explains.
September 22, 2010 -
A proposed rule change by the Labor Department would give preference to contractors that hire disabled workers. All comments on the proposed change must be submitted by Tuesday.
September 20, 2010 -
The Labor Department has posted a notice of potential rulemaking that could change hiring processes for contractors.
August 25, 2010 -
A new, multi-agency partnership has been formed.
August 13, 2010 -
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August 06, 2010 -
In October 2009, President Barack Obama announced a groundbreaking initiative to increase the employment of people with disabilities in the Federal Workforce. Christine Griffin, Deputy Director at OPM, tells us about an upcoming career event.
April 21, 2010 -
More vets may be coming to work at your agency thanks to new guidelines signed by President Obama.
November 13, 2009 -
How much money you actually have in your 401(k) might surprise you – especially if you aren’t aware of the fees that some plans charge. The Department of Labor is working on a regulation that…
August 28, 2009 -
Blogs and enhanced search functions are part of the newly revamped disability.gov. The Department of Labor did the overhaul because they say the needs of those with disabilities are changing. Kathy Martinez, Assistant Secretary of…
July 31, 2009 -
Some veterans and some states have been complaining about how federal contractors are providing job opportunities to veterans, and how the Labor Department and Veterans Affairs Department are monitoring compliance with several laws. Two panels…
May 15, 2009