FOIA Number: DOL-19-1014

No Records Response from DOL Regarding Communications with Large Franchises and Lobbyists

October 24, 2019
The Department of Labor stated that it had no records of communications between selected political appointees including anyone serving in the capacity of the Former Secretary Acosta, Acting Secretary Patrick Pizzella, and anyone serving in the capacity of Chief of Staff and several large franchises and lobbyists.

No Records Response from DOL Regarding Communications About Joint-Employer Proposed Rule

October 9, 2019
The Department of Labor stated that it had no records of external communications with large franchises regarding a joint-employer proposed rule.

News Roundup: The Hatch Act and Freedom of Speech

August 16, 2019
New harsh immigration policies, weaker endangered species protections, and a lawsuit to protect the free speech rights of federal employees.

FOIA to DOL Asking for Industry Communications about Proposed Rule

August 12, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Labor for external communications with large franchises about a joint-employer proposed rule.