Labor Department proposes over 60 rule changes to deregulate workplaces
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed over 60 changes to eliminate or revise outdated workplace rules, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens but facing criticism for potentially increasing worker risks, especially for vulnerable groups like women and minorities. Key proposals include removing minimum wage requirements for home health care workers, rescinding protections for migrant farmworkers, and relaxing safety standards at construction sites and mines, with ongoing public comment periods before implementation.
