Labor & Worker Rights

Worker protections, collective bargaining and unions (NLRB), and wage/hour standards (FLSA).

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July 2026

Press releases

Press release · Department of the Treasury · Jul 27TREAS

Treasury to Host In-Person Meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

Rulemaking

Comment period closing · Department of Labor · Jul 27DOLClosed

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Family and Medical Leave Act

Comment period closing · Department of Labor · Jul 27DOLClosed

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification

Legislation

Bill introduced · Jul 27

Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

Bill introduced · Jul 27

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to provide enhanced enforcement authority for occupational safety and health protections applicable to the legislative branch, to provide whistleblower protections and other antidiscrimination protections for employees of the legislative branch, and for other purposes.

Press releases

Press release · Department of Labor · Jul 24DOL

US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA

Press release · Department of Labor · Jul 23DOL

Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines

Rulemaking

Comment period closing · Office of Personnel Management · Jul 23OPMClosed

Administrative Leave for Workforce Realignment and Other Purposes

Proposed rule · Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · Jul 23EEOCCloses Aug 25

Removal of Reporting Requirements

Comment period closed · Environmental Protection Agency · Jul 23EPAClosed

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Training, Notification and Recordkeeping

Comment period closed · Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled · Jul 23CPPBSDClosed

AbilityOne Commission Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Legislation

Bill passed chamber · Jul 23Passed House

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Bill passed chamber · Jul 23Passed House

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Bill passed chamber · Jul 23Passed House

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Bill passed chamber · Jul 23Passed House

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Bill introduced · Jul 23

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a pause on the issuance of H-1B visas until certain limitations on the issuance thereof are implemented.

Bill introduced · Jul 23

Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.

Bill introduced · Jul 23

To enable the Department of Labor to promote the necessity of artificial intelligence to safeguard the welfare and job security of apprentices.

Press releases

Press release · Surface Transportation Board · Jul 22STB

STB Orders UP-NS Merger Applicants to Make Employee Data Public

Press release · Department of Labor · Jul 22DOL

US Department of Labor issues a pair of opinion letters addressing commuter travel, remote work under FLSA

Upcoming deadlines

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Federal Work Study (FWS) Wages for Student Aid Index

ED · Comment closes · Aug 5

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

WCPO · Comment closes · Aug 11

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

WCPO · Comment closes · Aug 11

Certification of Signal Employees

FRA · Comment closes · Aug 14

13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.)

OSHA · Comment closes · Aug 22

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