Want to stay up to date on all the HR industry news affecting the US, Nevada, and your business? Here you can get links to all the vital updates from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, OSHA, and the Department of Labor.
U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
- Motel 6 to Pay $50,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Chargeby EEOC.gov on January 13, 2026
TAMPA – Hare Krishna Lakeland, LLC, operating as a Motel 6 in Lakeland, Florida, resolved a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.According to the charge filed with the agency, the Lakeland Motel 6 discriminated […]
- Walmart to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuitby EEOC.gov on January 12, 2026
NEW YORK – Global retailer Walmart will pay $60,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination suit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
- Peak Performers to Pay $160,000 in EEOC Disability Lawsuitby EEOC.gov on January 8, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas — Peak Performers, incorporated as St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation Services of Texas, Inc., an Austin-based staffing agency providing staffing and recruitment services for workers with disabilities, agreed to pay $160,000 to a disabled former employee and institute significant […]
OSHA News Releases
- Department of Labor, Methuen Obayashi Joint Venture partner to promote safety, health during Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Projectby Department of Labor, Methuen Obayashi Joint Venture partner to promote safety, health during Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project on January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
- US Department of Labor investigation finds Texas trucking company wrongly terminated driver for raising safety concernsby US Department of Labor investigation finds Texas trucking company wrongly terminated driver for raising safety concerns on January 8, 2026
January 8, 2026
- US Department of Labor, Harvey Construction Corp. align to promote safety, health during construction of Mark Stebbins Community Centerby US Department of Labor, Harvey Construction Corp. align to promote safety, health during construction of Mark Stebbins Community Center on December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025
Department of Labor News Releases and Briefs
- US Department of Labor to host online seminar on Payroll Audit Independent Determination programon January 20, 2026
WASHINGTON − The U.S. Department of Labor today announced it will hold a free virtual seminar about the recently relaunched Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, which provides employers the opportunity to self-identify and resolve potential minimum wage, overtime, and leave […]
- US Department of Labor to host online seminar on Payroll Audit Independent Determination programon January 20, 2026
WASHINGTON − The U.S. Department of Labor today announced it will hold a free virtual seminar about the recently relaunched Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, which provides employers the opportunity to self-identify and resolve potential minimum wage, overtime, and leave […]
- US Department of Labor extends deadline for states to meet Employment Service Job Center staffing restrictionson January 20, 2026
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today published a final rule delaying the compliance date states are required to meet when implementing the merit staffing requirements for Employment Service. Today’s final rule extends by one year the compliance deadline that was set in […]
Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Labor
- Celebrating a safety starby Koebel.Tiffany.L@dol.gov on January 6, 2026
Celebrating a safety star Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Amanda Laihow (third from right, front row) with the Onward Energy team at their Arapahoe, Colorado, facility and OSHA staff from the Denver region in September 2025. Visiting the Onward Energy Arapahoe site in Colorado […]
- Unleashing the value and talent of all Americansby McGinnis.Laura.K@dol.gov on December 2, 2025
Unleashing the value and talent of all Americans Julie Hocker With deep gratitude and great anticipation, I am embarking on my new role as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy. I am honored to lead the department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy […]
- The Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan is bringing agility to America’s workforceby Koebel.Tiffany.L@dol.gov on November 24, 2025
The Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan is bringing agility to America’s workforce Securing American AI and technological dominance requires a workforce equipped with the skills of the future. Deputy Secretary Sonderling tried out the flight simulator at Liberty University in […]
YouTube Videos from the U.S. Department of Labor
- (FMLA) Topic 7: FMLA Prohibitionsby USDepartmentofLabor on January 20, 2026
Learn what actions are prohibited under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is here to help you. Visit: dol.gov/whd or call 866-4US-WAGE.
- (FMLA) Topic 6: During Employee’s Leaveby USDepartmentofLabor on January 20, 2026
Learn what is expected during the employee’s leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is here to help you. Visit: dol.gov/whd or call 866-4US-WAGE.
- (FMLA) Topic 5: Military Related Leaveby USDepartmentofLabor on January 20, 2026
Learn about the military related leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is here to help you. Visit: dol.gov/whd or call 866-4US-WAGE.
