The agreement aims to reduce misclassification of employees.
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez was joined by ambassadors of Mexico, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica for the signing ceremony.
The U.S. Postal Service announced Nov. 10 that it had recently learned of a cyber security intrusion into some of its information systems. Employees' information, not customers' data, may have been compromised.
The aim is to help employers focus on employees’ safety, health and well-being.
Hiring will increase in the manufacturing and service sectors compared with November 2013, according to the society’s Leading Indicators of National Employment survey out Nov. 6.
Alleged misconduct has caused more than $7 million in plan losses, the department claims.
Leading construction groups have formed a coalition calling for these long-awaited requirements.
The money will go to nearly 150 workers.
Employers are being challenged to play their part in improving mental health in their workplaces.
The grants are to help long-term unemployed Americans find work.
Applications for grantees are due by Friday, Nov. 7. The grant supports a project to help the Mexican government combat labor discrimination.
The rule will raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour for covered workers.
Vice President Joe Biden, Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the winners.
The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 6 in Washington, D.C.
A rural NJ fire company is getting new equipment.
The NSC's center of excellence for environmental, health, and safety management has published a new white paper on this topic.
This alliance is to address worker exposure to falls, emergency response and other safety issues.
The study shows an increase in the use of potentially impairing medications.
Funds have been awarded to Texas to help those who worked at the beef processing facility.
The organization is seeking nominations for five members.