Sean Higgins

Republicans are trying to loosen workplace regulations, which were tightened in the Obama administration. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Economy

GOP pushes worker flex time

April 5, 2017 5:34 pm

Ice cream chain has not met a pledge to use milk only from dairy farms that pay workers fair wages, group says. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Immigration

Migrant worker group protests Ben & Jerry’s

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April 4, 2017 9:46 pm

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissented in the 7-1 decision. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

News

Supreme Courts slaps down EEOC on subpoenas

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April 3, 2017 4:15 pm

The Justice Department is refusing to say whether it plans to divert any funds in any future settlements its is pursuing or if it instead plans formally prohibit the practice.

Economy

Obama’s ‘slush fund’ settlements may survive under Trump

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April 3, 2017 4:01 am

Success of movement has brought more attention to the laws' exception for tipped employees. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Economy

Minimum wage activists call tipping racist

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April 1, 2017 4:10 am

President Trump set to sign two executive orders intended to improve the United States' position on trade. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Economy

Trump lays groundwork for trade battles

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March 31, 2017 4:38 pm

The SEIU gave at least $12.7 million to groups staging protests and another $1.7 million to a PR firm. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Economy

Union poured $14 million into minimum wage push

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March 30, 2017 10:52 pm

President Trump's pick to head the Labor Department, former assistant attorney general for civil rights Alexander Acosta, is heading toward a relatively easy confirmation when he gets a vote in the full Senate this month. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

News

Senate committee advances Acosta as labor secretary

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March 30, 2017 5:00 pm

News

Senate committee to vote Thursday on Labor pick Acosta

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March 29, 2017 8:42 pm

Rule hurt contractors that were convicted of or simply charged with violating federal worker protection laws. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Economy

Trump rolls back Obama ‘blacklisting’ rule for contractors

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March 27, 2017 6:51 pm

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Supreme Courts slaps down EEOC on subpoenas

Obama’s ‘slush fund’ settlements may survive under Trump

Minimum wage activists call tipping racist

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Union poured $14 million into minimum wage push

Senate committee advances Acosta as labor secretary

Senate committee to vote Thursday on Labor pick Acosta

Trump rolls back Obama ‘blacklisting’ rule for contractors

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