Entity: Department of Labor

Lawsuits Seek Information on Whether Casino Magnates Have Cashed In on Relationships to Trump Administration

May 6, 2019
Two new lawsuits seek records related to Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, casino magnates and major Trump donors whose businesses have likely benefited from the current administration.

American Oversight v. DOL and DOJ – Steve Wynn Influence

May 6, 2019
American Oversight's lawsuit against the Department of Labor and the Justice Department to shed light on the influence the Steve Wynn has in the administration. The lawsuit was filed for records in following the reversal of a 2011 Labor Department rule that benefited Wynn.

DOL Emails Regarding Communications with Ballard Partners

March 30, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Nathan Mehrens e-mail communications with Ballard Partners employee Justin Sayfie. DOL posted identical records on August 20, 2018 for a different FOIA.

FOIA to DOI Requesting Scheduling Communications for Acting Secretary David Bernhardt

March 26, 2019
FOIA to DOI requesting communications between scheduler and advance team personnel for Acting Secretary Bernhardt and external entities or individuals.

FOIA to DOL Seeking Civil Rights Enforcement Data

March 25, 2019
FOIA to DOL's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs seeking data related to civil rights complaints and investigations.

FOIA to DOL Requesting Records Reflecting Staffing Levels for Civil Rights Enforcement

March 25, 2019
FOIA to DOL's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs seeking records reflecting staffing levels.

DOL Records Regarding Office Renovation Expenses

March 19, 2019
Department of Labor records in response to our request for communications and expenditures regarding office renovations. These records include invoices for a dining set, among other pieces of furniture.

FOIA to DOL Regarding Select Meetings on Secretary Acosta’s Calendar

February 28, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Labor seeking records related to meetings and calls on Secretary Acosta’s calendars possibly related to immigration policy.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Communications with Ballard Partners

February 14, 2019
FOIA Request to multiple agencies lobbied by lobbying firm Ballard Partners seeking communications with Trump administration political appointees. Florida-based Ballard Partners has grown rapidly due to its connections with the Trump administration, and this request seeks to uncover Ballard's influence on the administration.

FOIA to DOL Regarding Analyses and Communications Related to the Tip Rule

February 14, 2019
FOIA to DOL seeking communications and final analyses of the impact of the tip rule proposed by the Department of Labor in December 2017.