Lawyers

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  Labor Department Announces New Federal Guidelines to Safeguard Workers from Extreme Heat

  How are workers being protected from extreme heat under new federal rules? Explore the Labor Department's comprehensive guidelines aimed at reducing heat-related hazards. Continue reading to get the inside scoop!

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  After Teen Worker's Death, Labor Department Finds Children Still Working at Mar-Jac Poultry Processor

  Can Mar-Jac Poultry be held accountable for child labor violations? Dive into the investigation findings and the impact of the teen worker's death. Read More about the ongoing scrutiny.

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  IRS, Labor Department Crack Down on Maryland Payroll Company for Multi-Year Tax Evasion and Employee 401(k) Embezzlement Scheme

  Need insight on what happens when a company betrays employee trust? Explore the case of iProcess Online Inc., where immense tax fraud and 401(k) embezzlement were uncovered. Click here for the shocking revelations!

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  Georgia Court to Hear Freelancers' Lawsuit Against Labor Department Over Controversial Contractor Rule

  What happens when freelancers take a stand against government regulations? Explore the unfolding drama in the courtroom as the Georgia Court prepares to address a lawsuit challenging the controversial Contractor Rule. Get the inside scoop today.

• Alexander Acosta, Trump's Labor Nominee, Spoke Out Against Discrimination in 2011

  Alexander Acosta, who is President Trump's new pick for labor secretary, once defended the civil rights of the Muslim American community.

• SEC launches compliance review to protect retiree investors

  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday launched a program to ensure brokerages and advisers are offering reasonable investment advice and disclosing conflicts to retirement-age investors.

• Wall St. watchdog says Labor Department broker rule 'not the way to go'

  A U.S. Labor Department plan to reduce conflicts with brokers who offer retirement account advice drew criticism from the chief of Wall Street's self-funded regulator on Wednesday, who said it would shift enforcement from regulators to investors.

• Wall Street regulator cites concerns with Labor Department's broker rule

  A leading Wall Street regulator on Friday voiced concerns over the U.S. Labor Department's plan to reduce conflicts at brokers offering retirement advice, saying some aspects of it do not accurately reflect how brokers operate.