On March 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule establishing a system for developing Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP) in all sectors except construction. The DOL says the programs must...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has added a proposed ruleto its regulatory agenda that would provide revisions to the Fair Labor Standard Act's (FLSA) regulations related to calculating overtime pay for workers with...

According to recent testimony by U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workplace inspections will increase in the future. In 2017 and 2018, OSHA workplace inspections...

As the nation’s economy continues to grow, the job market also improves. Some sectors are benefitting more than others. According to a recent analysis, construction jobs are out in front. In September, the Associated General...

According to an employment report, released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on August 4, the construction industry added 6,000 new positions (seasonally adjusted) in July. The increased employment...