News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Department of Labor seeks input from Houston contractors for wage rate survey

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is seeking input from employers and stakeholders in the Southeast Texas building and heavy construction sectors to help set accurate prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.


Harvard faces federal investigation into alleged race-based discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over alleged race-based discrimination within their operations.


Department of Education investigates discrimination claims against Chicago Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) following allegations of Title VI violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


Federal investigation: UPenn violated Title IX in women's athletics

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) breached Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.