Latest US Department of Labor News & Updates

Washington, May 6 (IANS) US job openings remained unchanged in March at 6.9 million, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The labour market has been volatile this year after a lacklustre year in 2025, with the Middle East conflict introducing significant uncertainty into the economic forecast and labour market.The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that layoffs increased in March. However, hiring increased, and more people quit their jobs, evidence of confi…

Washington, March 27 (IANS) The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to raise wages for foreign workers under H-1B and other visa programmes.The move aims to align foreign worker pay with US market wages. Officials say it will protect American workers and reduce misuse of the system.“The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that American workers are not disadvantaged by unfair wage practices,” Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said.The proposal changes how “prevailing …