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The Independentbusiness4 days ago
Labor Department Directs States to Address Unemployment Fraud or Face Funding Cuts
The U.S. Department of Labor notified governors Wednesday that states must take immediate steps to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in unemployment insurance programs. States that fail to comply could lose administrative funding. The directive is part of a broader administration eff…
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance Permitting Cryptocurrency, Private Equity, and Real Estate in 401(k) Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new guidance permitting 401(k) retirement plans to include investments in cryptocurrency, private equity, and real estate. This follows an executive order from last year aimed at expanding retirement options for the middle class. Bitcoin ha…
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Labor Department Employees File Civil Rights Complaints Against Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Three employees at the U.S. Department of Labor have filed civil rights complaints alleging a hostile work environment under Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The complaints describe experiences of discrimination and retaliation within the department. The allegations come amid broad…