The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), along with employer and labor groups, has reached a consensus to support the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of the NCR wage hike.

The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has introduced new regulations requiring work permits for children under 15 participating in vlogs, streams, and digital advertisements.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has instructed employers not to revoke salaries already issued to workers, even if a wage hike was subsequently suspended.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that more than 46,000 job seekers were hired on the spot at government-organized job fairs during the first half of 2026 in the Philippines. The initiative aims to connect Filipinos with employment opportunities.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced measures to enhance labor protection for platform workers following the fatal stabbing of a ride-hailing rider in the Philippines.

The US Department of Labor is reviewing the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, suggesting more stringent criteria for employers sponsoring foreign workers for green cards.

Barcelona library workers have approved maintaining their indefinite strike throughout the summer, prompting the Department of Labor to call for a mediation meeting with the works council.

MANILA, Philippines — Over 1,000 fisherfolk in General Santos City benefited from the Department of Labor and Employment’s (Dole) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers…

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) in the Philippines have signed an agreement to create seamless pathways for job opportunities and entrepreneurship.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines is advocating for the construction industry to adopt its progressive wage model, aiming to improve salaries for lower-wage workers and enhance their skills.

The Department of Labor's proposed regulations for investment selection are drawing significant feedback from financial advisors and their clients, as stakeholders weigh in on the potential impact.

The U.S. Department of Labor has instructed states to address fraud, waste, and abuse within their unemployment insurance programs or face potential penalties.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines announced the centralization of processing and issuance of permits for foreign nationals to improve oversight and ensure uniformity.

More than 10,000 beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program have been deployed across Eastern Visayas to assist in preparing public schools.

The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Island Region (DOLE-NIR) has begun distributing financial assistance to sugarcane workers in Negros Occidental who were adversely affected by a recent typhoon.

The Department of Labor has put forth a proposal that suggests six factors employers should consider when offering alternative investments in workplace retirement plans, potentially making it more difficult for employees to sue their employers over these options.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) announced that qualified victims and their families affected by the collapse of a nine-story building in Angeles City, Pampanga, will receive cash assistance.

A new immigration report suggests that a Department of Labor rule aimed at increasing H-1B visa wages is likely illegal, potentially impacting foreign workers and employers.

An opinion piece discusses a recent Department of Labor report that tracks employment demographics, focusing on the mysterious and deeply concerning trends regarding men in the labor force.

A network of business process outsourcing (BPO) employees in the Philippines has formally requested the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) for a P1,200 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Secretary of the Department of Labor under Trump, resigned this week following allegations of an affair and steering grants to politically connected figures, attributing her departure to the 'deep state'.

Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the Department of Labor and Employment's inspections for failing to detect "5-5-5" working schemes, which involve service contracts lasting only five months to circumvent labor laws.

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

The Philippine government, through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), supports calls from labor groups for the immediate lifting of a Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) order that halted the P85 wage increase in Metro Manila.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has issued guidelines to ensure the protection of children under 15 years old participating in public entertainment or information activities.

Seven workers from a food service establishment in South Cotabato received nearly P400,000 in unpaid wages and benefits after a labor case settlement facilitated by the Department of Labor and Employment.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Senator Tolentino anticipate minimal disruptions in Metro Manila following the P85 wage hike. DOLE also plans to assist Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the increase.

A joint federal watchdog investigation by the Department of Labor and its Office of Inspector General has uncovered over $750 million in improper unemployment insurance payments in New York.

Ateneo University has informed the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that former coach Tab Baldwin was a consultant, not an employee, clarifying their relationship.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines has pledged to create more and higher-quality jobs, emphasizing the resilience of the country's labor market following the release of the May 2025 labor force survey.

Manual trades, particularly the profession of electricians, are experiencing a significant boost in importance since the advent of AI. The US Department of Labor projects a 9% increase in the number of electricians by 2034, a growth rate much faster than the average.

A prominent Democrat has voiced concerns that the Department of Labor's (DOL) Alts Rule could potentially cause public markets to 'wither,' suggesting significant negative consequences.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has ordered a resort in Aurora, Philippines, to submit safety protocol documents following the reported drowning deaths of two student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU).

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has distributed over P55.3 million in assistance to 15,044 transport workers in the Philippines to help mitigate the impact of rising oil prices.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines announced the creation of a labor attorney’s office (LAO) to provide free legal assistance to workers, addressing emerging concerns.

Keith Sonderling, acting head of the agency, threatens to withhold administrative funds from states for first time in history Keith Sonderling sent letters to 53 states and US territories demanding…

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) announced it will organize job fairs across the Philippines on June 12, coinciding with the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration.

The Department of Labor's (DOL) proposal concerning the inclusion of private assets in 401(k) retirement plans has generated significant public interest. The agency has received approximately 40,000 comment letters regarding the controversial regulation.

A new Department of Labor rule aimed at easing the inclusion of alternative investments in 401(k) plans has generated more than 37,000 public comments.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is launching at least 200,000 jobs nationwide under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program, starting today, to support Brigada Eskwela.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines has issued a reminder to employers regarding proper pay rules for May 27, 2026, which has been declared a regular holiday by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The US Department of Labor has launched an AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal. This new website aims to help companies build AI literacy and develop AI-focused apprenticeship programs, offering practical tools and guidance for integrating AI skills.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Oriental Mindoro is offering 1,467 job vacancies at a job fair on May 1, Labor Day.

An analysis explores the potential impact of the Department of Labor's latest proposal regarding joint employers on the trucking industry.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Oriental Mindoro is preparing to hold a job fair on May 1st in Calapan City for the 124th Labor Day.

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

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that qualified Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) riders and drivers in the Philippines can now claim income and medical assistance through a program linked with the Social Security System (SSS) for work-related injuries.

A Pasig court has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) suspending the implementation of an P85 minimum wage hike in Metro Manila. This decision has been met with strong condemnation from labor groups, while the Department of Labor and Employment has expressed sadness but will comply.

The US Department of Labor has identified and banned four companies as willful violators of H-1B visa regulations, effective July 1, 2026, impacting foreign employees and Indian applicants.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines announced that the P85 daily wage hike in the National Capital Region (NCR) will proceed, with its first tranche effective on July 25.

Over 1 million workers in Metro Manila will receive the first installment of an P85 minimum wage increase on July 25, a slight delay from the initially announced July 19, as clarified by the Department of Labor and Employment.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) highlighted the resilience of the country's labor market while stressing the importance of prioritizing both the quality and quantity of jobs.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in the Philippines has partnered with a Bangladesh-based development organization to explore more stable livelihood opportunities for Filipinos.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are working to ensure that beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) program, who are involved in flood mitigation, follow proper procedures. This initiative aims to prevent shortcuts and ensure effective implementation of the program.

New unemployment claims in the United States decreased by 12,000 from the previous week, reaching a total of 215,000, according to the Department of Labor.

The Department of Labor and Employment reports that former Ateneo men’s basketball coach Tab Baldwin has not yet provided a verified explanation regarding the validity of his employment in the Philippines.

The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) to regulate online content featuring children. This move comes amid growing concerns over potential child abuse and exploitation risks in vlogs and social media.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has imposed P11 million in fines on the owner and contractor of a building that collapsed in Angeles, Pampanga. The penalties were issued following an investigation into the incident.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Region 3 is inspecting a resort in Aurora where two student athletes from Ateneo de Manila University reportedly died due to drowning.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines for proper compensation of employees during the upcoming June 12 Independence Day holiday. Employers are reminded of the specific pay rules for the special non-working day.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 13,000 last week, reaching 225,000, the highest level since early February, according to the US Department of Labor.

Congressional Democrats are strongly opposing a US Department of Labor proposal that would allow 401(k) investments to include cryptocurrencies, citing increased financial risk for workers.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced its return to a five-day workweek schedule. This change will take effect starting June 1.

Newly appointed Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino formally assumed leadership of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and stated his focus on workers' welfare and future-ready jobs for the youth.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Quezon province, Philippines, is partnering with the Department of Labor and Employment to train displaced workers as environmental protectors and conservation advocates.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has announced approximately 190,000 job vacancies across 90 job fair sites nationwide for the upcoming Labor Day on Friday. This initiative aims to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

Over 1,200 inmates across the Mimaropa region in the Philippines received financial assistance, amounting to P6,825 each, from the Department of Labor and Employment.

The proposed joint employer rule by the U.S. Department of Labor is expected to face significant legal challenges regarding its potential survival in the courts.

MANILA, Philippines — Qualified driver beneficiaries will receive additional daily minimum wage on top of their earnings as part of the Department of Labor and Employment’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa…

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.