WASHINGTON—The Labor Department sent a proposed rule seeking to clarify when a worker has two employers to the White House for review, potentially addressing a policy priority for many businesses, including franchises and companies using contractors.
The department has sent the joint-employment rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, according to a notation published Friday on the agency’s website. That is typically a sign the regulation is close to a public unveiling. The office is an arm of the White House’s...
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Uncovering the deal Trump’s Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta gave to a Florida sex abuserThe traumatized girls only identified as Jane Doe are going on the record against hedge-funder Jeffrey Epstein — and finally a shocking plea deal may be rectified. opinion HA! ImpeccableTiming opinion Dig deeper.....somehow I dont think this was an Acosta call opinion According to Wikipeda, 'Flight records show Bill Clinton flew on Epstein's plane 26 times. Epstein's plane has been nicknamed the 'Lolita Express' by media due to his conviction and the accusations of sexual involvement with underage girls made against him.' Media? Shhh.
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Professor accused of 'slave labor' stole student's work to make millions, university saysA lawsuit from the University of Missouri - Kansas City claims that Ashim Mitra, a UMKC professor, stole and sold the work of student Kishore Cholkar. give it back to the student and send him to jail or deport I foresee a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the school, teacher and buyer. Really sad
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Female Factor: Women Drive the Labor-Force ComebackIn the job-market recovery, the share of women participating in the workforce is rising faster than for men. Of course they are that should keep those old grumps from moaning on about the snowflake generation. sure. its because employers can/will pay less money to woman than men, for the same work. Good country.
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Fidelity’s Fees on Low-Cost Funds Eyed in Government ProbeThe Labor Department is investigating Fidelity Investments over an obscure and confidential fee it imposes on some mutual funds, according to a person familiar with the inquiry.
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Southwest CEO says mechanics deserve new contract, but company wants 'flexibility'Southwest Airlines Co's mechanics, who have been in labor contract talks fo...
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