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Jobless claims rose by 18,000 to 251,000 in the period ended Nov. 19, a Labor Department report showed Wednesday.

The decision Tuesday is a victory for 21 states and dozens of business groups that sued, complaining the new rule would increase government costs.

Employers can make their retirement plan more relevant to employees by demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.

The U.S. Labor Department granted temporary permission to five banks to continue managing certain U.S. pension funds after convictions of the banks or their units, potentially allowing the banks to move beyond their legal troubles over objections by some Democratic lawmakers.

EEOC commissioner’s record labeled even-handed, Gov. Walker also on short list.

The fewest Americans since 1973 filed for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the U.S. labor market is getting tighter.

EEOC commissioner’s record labeled even-handed, Gov. Walker also on short list.

Attorney Archana Acharya answers common questions about the changes, including the effects on nonprofits and small businesses.

Experts mull treatment of supplemental products, need for more producer education as DOL takes a closer look at benefit plans.

Experts mull treatment of supplemental products, need for more producer education as DOL takes a closer look at benefit plans.