U.S. Department of Labor
3 storiesWithin its established scope, U.S. Department of Labor is closely associated with federal labor policy, workforce standards, employment programs, and wage and hour policy. U.S. Department of Labor is a United States federal institution whose role is defined by its own national programs, administration, enforcement, research, safety, health, labor, transportation, tax, housing, energy, environmental, or consumer responsibilities. Farmington Voice uses the subject when that federal authority has a concrete Michigan or local consequence, such as rules, funding, enforcement, benefits, standards, guidance, investigations, or public programs.
Longer-running stories may also involve labor statistics, worker benefits, and workplace protections.
Longer-running stories may also involve labor statistics, worker benefits, and workplace protections.
Michigan Farm Bureau Presses Washington for Clear Support Amid Rising Imports and Policy Shifts
Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross is urging federal officials to take a clear stand for American farmers, citing policy confusion and growing imports as threats to Michigan agriculture and food security.
Federal Court Blocks New Migrant Wage Rule for Michigan Farms
A federal judge has invalidated the Department of Labor's updated wage formula for H-2A migrant farm workers, leaving Michigan growers facing renewed uncertainty over pay rates and possible retroactive costs as the 2026 season begins
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Up, But Layoffs Remain Uncommon
Unemployment claims in the U.S. rose slightly to 206,000 last week, but the job market continues to show stability with layoffs still rare and hiring activity subdued, according to the latest Labor Department data