Latest "department-of-labor" stories

Federal workers comp program risked lethal fentanyl prescriptions

For government employees who get injured on the job, the Federal Employees’ Compensation program finances medical care and other resources.

By Molly Weisner

5 weeks ago

How Julie Su may lead Labor Dept. under ‘pro-union’ president

Su is facing opposition by Republicans who have qualms about her continuing the Biden administration’s goals.

By Molly Weisner

3 months ago

Benefeds contractor pays $3.1M in back wages, benefits to employees

The company contracts with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to power the government’s online benefits marketplace.

By Molly Weisner

3 months ago

Technical debt: The cybersecurity threat hiding in plain sight

The Biden Administration’s executive order on cybersecurity in May 2021 jump started the movement toward a zero trust architecture.

By Kynan Carver

6 months ago

DOL reveals 2023 federal contract minimum wage determination

Many workers — especially those on federal service contracts — have been vocal about wages failing to keep pace with inflation.

By Molly Weisner

8 months ago

Office of Personnel Management keeps medical travel policy in wake of abortion ruling

The ruling, which was declared after a draft decision was leaked in May, overturns decades of precedent and permits state-by-state decisions on limiting or banning abortions.

By Molly Weisner

11 months ago