by Girish Anand | Apr 27, 2017 | DOL, Overtime Rules
The Senate has just voted 60-38 to approve Alexander Acosta as Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL). Acosta fills the post that President Trump’s first nominee, Andrew Puzder, withdrew from under pressure about revelations in his personal life. Acosta is...
by Girish Anand | Apr 27, 2017 | DOL, EBSA
The Department of Labor (DOL) has filed an information request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) titled “On the Road to Retirement Surveys” to “gather data about how people make planning and financial decisions before and during...
by Girish Anand | Apr 26, 2017 | ACA, Affordable Care Act
After taking funding for “the wall” along the U.S. southern border off the table in ongoing budget negotiations, President Trump today removed another sticking point with the Democrats by promising to continue $7 billion a year in cost-sharing payments to...
by Girish Anand | Apr 26, 2017 | NLRA, NLRB
President Donald J. Trump has named board member Philip A. Miscimarra acting chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). “It is an honor to be named NLRB acting chairman by the President,” Miscimarra said. “I remain committed to the task that Congress has...
by Girish Anand | Apr 26, 2017 | OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will recognize Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28 by holding various events throughout the country. American workers are the backbone of our nation’s prosperity and a focal point of President...