The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) priority is to create jobs, said Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta at the American Bar Association’s 11th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on Nov. 9. Under President Donald Trump’s executive order on reducing regulations, Acosta said the department can focus on freeing up money and creating efficiencies to “unleash jobs.”
Labor Secretary Acosta Talks About Deregulation, Gig Economy
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Should HR Rename, Reallocate Holiday Time Off to Be More Inclusive?
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Weekly Tip-Pooling Policy Doesn’t Violate California Labor Code
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Salary History Bans Could Reshape Pay Negotiations
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Many state and local legislatures are banning employers from asking job candidates about their past pay—and salary negotiations may...
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