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The New York State Department of Labor Announces Sentencing in Identity Theft and Fraud Case That Affected Hundreds of New Yorkers

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the conclusion of an identity theft and fraud case discovered in 2017 by the Department's Office of Special Investigations (OSI).
Education

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Funding Opportunity For $90M In Grants To Support Academic, Skills Training, Pre-Apprenticeship Services

YouthBuild assists disadvantaged 16-24 year olds in overcoming academic barriers. Historically, high school students in the nation's poorest neighborhoods have faced barriers to an education equal to those in the wealthiest neighborhoods.
New York State Economy Adds 41,300 Private Sector Jobs in October 2021

New York State Economy Adds 41,300 Private Sector Jobs in October 2021

The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 0.5 percent in October. The number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 41,300, or 0.

US Jobs Report 2016 for May Reveals Latino Unemployment Rate Falls But More Aren't Working

The unemployment rate among U.S. Latinos dropped in May, but the number of Latinos not working increased.

US Jobs Report 2016: Latino Unemployment Rate Slips, but Millions Remain Jobless in February

The U.S. Latino unemployment rate dropped during February as labor force participation increased. The U. S. Latino unemployment rate dropped during February as labor force participation increased.

US Jobs Report: Labor Market Remains Positive for Latinos

The U.S. labor market is showing no signs of slowing down as the country's employers managed to add another 292,000 jobs in December, the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal.

US Lawmakers Demand Labor Investigation of Mexico's Third Largest Retailer

A diverse range of Latino and non-Latino congressional lawmakers have called on U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to investigate inappropriate labor practices by a Mexican grocery company.

Low Unemployment May Lead Federal Reserve to Hike Interest Rates Soon

New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States remained near a 15-year low this week, while the average number of new claims rose 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 267,750 over the past month, statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor revealed.

US Latino Unemployment Rate Slips, But 13 Million Not in Labor Force

The U.S. Latino unemployment rate dropped based on October's jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Jobless Claims Rise, But Labor Market Remains Healthy

After months of historic records of employment data in the United States, the labor market noted a bit of bad news on Thursday as new applications for unemployment benefits last week recorded their largest increase in eight months, according to government statistics.

Unemployment Numbers: Average Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in 4 Decades

The four-week average of initial jobless claims, a less volatile measure than the weekly figure, has fallen to a historic level, clocking in at its lowest point since December 1973.

US Jobless Claims Near 15-Year Low

Unemployment numbers in the United States remained near a 15-year low last month even though initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased by 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 277,000 in the week that ended Sept. 26.

US Consumer Prices Fall for 1st Time in 7 Months

For the first time in seven months, U.S. consumer prices fell in August, a development experts attributed to the continued decline in gasoline prices along with a strong dollar.

Obama Administration Pushes Free Community College Plan, $175M For Apprenticeship Grants

Coinciding with the start of the academic year, the Obama administration is promoting free community college and awarding millions of dollars in apprenticeship grants.

Immigration News: Undocumented Immigrants' Labor Complements US Economy, Workforce

Latinos account for most of the foreign-born labor force in 2014, and the participation of undocumented immigrants do not affect the labor participation of U.S.-born citizens.

US Unemployment Rate: Latino Unemployment Rate Slips, But Fewer Engaged in Labor Force

As the overall U.S. unemployment rate fell, the Latino unemployment rate also dropped but fewer Latinos are participating in the labor force.

US Jobs Report June 2015: Latino Unemployment Rate Slips to 6.6 Percent But Millions Not Job Searching

The U.S. and Latino unemployment rate slipped based on May's jobs data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, announced the overall unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent as 223,000 jobs were added.

President Obama Proposes Overtime Protections Expansion for Five Million Workers

The Obama administration announced Tuesday that the Department of Labor will propose a new rule that would extend overtime pay for up to five million American workers.

US Jobs Report: Latest US Jobs Numbers Underline Economy's Strength

The U.S. labor market is showing signs of continued strength as the nation's companies added some 237,000 jobs in June, Bloomberg said based on figures from the ADP Research Institute.

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez 'Thrilled' For Loretta Lynch Attorney General Confirmation, Talks Issues Affecting US Jobs

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez praised the Senate’s confirmation vote of Loretta Lynch and addressed the country’s labor issues ranging from wages, Obamacare and unions.

US Latino Unemployment Rate Rises in March, More Latinas Unemployed Than Latino Males

While the overall U.S. unemployment went unchanged in March, last month did see an unemployment rate increase for the U.S. Latino community, according to the latest federal statistics.
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