Labor Department Joins Franchise Fight
The Department of Labor is weighing taking steps to roll back an Obama-era policy that targeted franchise businesses.
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Labor Sec Calls for Liberty Approach to Regs
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said regulators must take liberty into consideration rather than the dollar figures associated with rule-making.
Labor Sec Says Red Tape Holds Back Apprentices
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta wants to increase the number of apprenticeship programs by curbing the department’s “cumbersome” approval process.
Obama Regulation Could Leave Millions of Retirees Without Investment Guidance
One of the Obama administration’s final major labor regulations could deprive millions of retirement savers investment advice from financial professionals, according to a new report.
Acosta Is New Secretary of Labor
Florida International University School of Law Dean Alexander Acosta will succeed Democratic Party boss Tom Perez as secretary of labor.
Labor Nominee Acosta Avoids Filibuster, Moves to Full Senate
Labor Secretary nominee Alexander Acosta will head to the full Senate floor after clearing a cloture vote to avoid filibuster on Wednesday.
Senate Poised to Confirm Acosta to Labor Department
The Senate is expected to confirm Alexander Acosta as the next Secretary of Labor by the end of the week.
Acosta Moves One Step Closer to Cabinet
Labor secretary nominee Alexander Acosta moved one step closer to confirmation after clearing the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions on Thursday.
Democratic Senator Will Vote Yes on Trump Labor Sec
Law school dean Alexander Acosta picked up a key Democratic vote in his bid to serve as the next Secretary of Labor.
Labor Nominee May Sacrifice Up to $375,000 to Assume Post
Labor secretary nominee Alexander Acosta plans to forfeit up to $375,000 in bonuses if confirmed by the Senate, according to an ethics disclosure posted online on Thursday.
