The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines announced it has withdrawn 232,966 children from child labor over the past three years, aiming for zero child laborers by 2028.

The financial industry is reacting to new proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the structure and offerings of retirement plans.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that there will be no nationwide minimum wage increase on May 1, as future adjustments will remain region-based under the authority of local wage boards.

The US Department of Labor is implementing Salesforce's AI agents to manage millions of worker queries and applications at its national call center, aiming to enhance service delivery.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued the pay guidelines for proper payment of wages for employees working during the observance of Eid’l Fitr on March 20, 2026. DOLE released the pay rules through Labor Advisory No. 4, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Sec. Bienvenido Laguasma. READ: Palace declares

The Department of Labor has outlined its enforcement priorities for the year 2026, detailing key areas of focus for future regulatory actions.

The US economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, contrary to forecasts, according to new figures from the US Department of Labor.

MANILA, Philippines — Private sector workers in the Davao Region will soon receive a daily minimum wage increase of P20 to P30, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday. According to DOLE, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved Wage Order Nos. RB XI-24 and RB XI-DW-04, issued by the Regional

Instacart hired software engineers and data scientists on H-1B visas last year. illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images Instacart is growing beyond its traditional grocery delivery business. The company's advertising and retail tech businesses are expanding. Here's what the company paid some of its corporate employees in 2025. Delivery service Instacart is moving further into new areas, such as advertising and retail tech. The company's roughly 600,000 gig workers, who shop and deliver groceries and other retail goods, are its most visible face for many people. But Instacart's business is growing in many directions, CEO Chris Rogers said on a November earnings call. "We have the leading online grocery marketplace, a best-in-class suite of enterprise technologies for retailers, and a growing advertising ecosystem," Rogers said on the call, his first as CEO after assuming the position in August. Instacart needs people to make good on its growth plans. The company had about 170 open roles on its careers website as of early February. "We're hiring selectively, with priority on roles that support our core marketplace, Instacart Enterprise solutions for retailers globally, and our ads and data platform," an Instacart spokesperson told Business Insider. "We regularly review compensation to ensure it's competitive and aligned with market benchmarks, location, and role," the spokesperson said. That hiring can include some employees from outside the US on H-1B work visas. Business Insider analyzed how much money companies from Apple to Walmart are paying for tech jobs and other roles. Explore salary data from America's biggest employers. Business Insider analyzed 157 H-1B visa applications submitted by Instacart and certified by the Department of Labor in the year ending September 30, 2025. These applications provide insight into how much employees in certain roles make. Many of the salaries were for tech roles, including data science, engineering, and product management positions. The Trump administration has initiated changes to the H-1B visa system. In September, Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new applications. He's also proposed changes to work visa rules that could tilt the already competitive visa lottery in favor of the highest-paid applicants, lawyers told Business Insider. However, these changes were largely initiated after this reporting period. Here's a look at some of the jobs for which Instacart has disclosed salaries in the work visa data. Data Scientist: $125,000 to $210,000 Director of Engineering, Machine Learning: $320,000 to $380,000 Engineering Manager, Software: $220,000 to $290,000 Manager, Machine Learning Engineering: $260,000 to $280,000 Principal Software Engineer: $350,000 to $380,000 Senior Computer Vision/AI Engineer: $180,000 to $290,000 Senior Data Scientist: $170,000 to $265,000 Senior Engagement Manager: $235,000 to $285,000 Senior Engineering Manager: $275,000 to $305,000 Senior Engineering Manager, Software: $275,000 to $305,000 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: $185,000 to $300,000 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: $190,000 to $298,000 Senior Product Manager: $185,000 to $280,000 Senior Software Engineer: $176,000 to $285,000 Software Engineer: $165,000 to $215,000 Staff Software Engineer: $250,000 to $310,000 Have a tip? Contact this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com or via encrypted messaging app Signal at 808-854-4501. Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider

Federal employees are being advised to exercise caution regarding newly proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Department of Labor has introduced a new proposal that addresses broader issues than just alternative investments within 401(k) retirement plans.

A new Department of Labor (DOL) rule is under consideration that has the potential to significantly reshape how 401(k) retirement plans access alternative investment options.

A new Department of Labor (DOL) rule has been introduced, establishing 'safe harbors' that facilitate access to alternative investments within 401(k) retirement plans.

The Trump administration is proposing a substantial increase in prevailing wages for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa holders, with the Department of Labor aiming to raise minimum salaries by 21-33% to protect American jobs and wages.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) attributed the 5.8 percent unemployment rate in January 2026 to workers transitioning out of temporary holiday-related jobs.

USCIS has updated Form I-129, effective April 1, 2026, requiring employers to detail educational and experience requirements for H-1B visa applicants. This change aims to align with the Department of Labor's wage level assignments and verify consistency between the Labor Condition Application and the registration process, impacting the upcoming FY27 H1B cap season.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Labor and Employment in the Philippines have adopted a crisis alert system to guide emergency repatriation and deployment restrictions during crises.

MANILA, Philippines — In line with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Revolution, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday reminded employees that the “no work, no pay” principle will be implemented on that day. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared February 25

Federal employees are being advised to exercise caution regarding proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor, which could have significant implications for their employment.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has issued a reminder to all employers in the Philippines to comply with proper payment rules for the regular and special non-working holidays in April.

Financial advisors suggest that the Department of Labor's new rule regarding alternative investments in 401(k) plans 'lowers the temperature' but does not diminish the fiduciary standard.

The U.S. Department of Labor has released new guidelines concerning the inclusion of private assets within 401k retirement plans.

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are expanding the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) to at least two schools in every region across the Philippines.

Department of Labor releases proposed rule using economic reality test to help employers determine worker classification under Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines reminded employers that flexible work arrangements, such as a four-day workweek or hybrid setups, must comply with labor laws and not reduce wages or benefits.

The US Department of Labor is making $81 million available through RESTART grants to provide job training and registered apprenticeships for formerly incarcerated individuals, aiding their reintegration into the workforce.

New allegations of sexual assault against the husband of Trump's Labor Secretary have led to his ban from the Department of Labor headquarters, as an ongoing departmental probe continues.