Labor & Employment

Supreme Court Wage Decision: Lopez v. Marmic LLC

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Lopez v. Marmic LLC that New Jersey wage and hour laws entitle all workers to be paid for work performed, regardless of immigration status or recordkeeping gaps. This decision upholds basic work rights and levels the playing field for compliant businesses.

Consultation on Crane Licensing Updates

Safe Work Australia has opened a public consultation on potential updates to crane licensing under the model WHS laws. The consultation seeks feedback on an impact analysis of proposed changes, including new license types and updated requirements for existing crane licenses. The feedback will inform WHS Ministers' decisions on the reforms.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Summer Food Site Locations for State Agencies

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is seeking public comment on its information collection activities related to summer food site locations for state agencies. This notice announces the agency's intent to collect data and outlines the process for submitting comments.

SNAP Participant Experiences Study - Request for Comments

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is requesting comments on a proposed study to understand participant experiences with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program. The agency is seeking input on the study's design, methodology, and potential impact on program improvement.

Agency Information Collection for WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs

The Food and Nutrition Service has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities for the WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs. This notice pertains to reporting and recordkeeping burdens associated with these programs.

National School Lunch Program: Elimination of State Ameliorative Action Reporting

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has rescinded the state ameliorative action reporting requirement for school meals eligibility verification under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. This rule eliminates a specific reporting obligation for states related to program integrity.

SNAP-Ed State Plan and Annual Report System Comment Request

The Food and Nutrition Service is requesting comments on its information collection activities related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) State Plan and Annual Report System. This notice seeks public input on the proposed data collection requirements.

Retirement Security Rule Fiduciary Definition Vacatur

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a technical amendment to implement the judicial vacatur of its 2024 final rule defining 'fiduciary' under ERISA. This action also vacates amendments to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 and republishes the operative text of the original exemption. The rule is effective April 20, 2026.

DOL Seeks Comments on Qualitative Feedback Collection Clearance

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request (ICR) from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). This ICR aims to gather qualitative feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve service delivery, not for statistical analysis.

Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report - Minor Child Definition

The Labor-Management Standards Office (LMSO) has issued a final rule revising the definition of 'minor child' for Form LM-30, the Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report. This revision clarifies reporting obligations for labor organizations and their officers and employees.