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Statement on Labor Day by U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta released the following statement to commemorate Labor Day: “Labor Day is the one day a year that we set aside to honor the men and women who work every day to make this nation great. At the Department of Labor, we have the great privilege of engaging with the greatest workforce in the world, the American workforce.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on the August Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the August 2017 Employment Situation report: “This month’s jobs report reflects the continued economic strength and optimism spreading across the United States. Since January, 1.2 million jobs have been added to the economy.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Additional Extension Of Transition Rule Period for Fiduciary Rule Exemptions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed 18-month extension from Jan. 1, 2018, to July 1, 2019, of the special transition period for the Fiduciary Rule’s Best Interest Contract (BIC) Exemption and the Principal Transactions Exemption, and certain amendments to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24.


Secretary Acosta Joins Vice President Pence in Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta joined U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, and other cabinet officials, in Texas to survey the affected areas, consult with state and local officials, and offer support and gratitude to first responders.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Compliance Guidance For Employee Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an update on employee benefit plan compliance for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.