National Law Review
5/12/2026

DOL launches AI workforce initiatives
Original: Adapt or Get Left Behind- What Private Employers Need to Know about DOL’s Recent Actions on AI Workforce Development
Short summary
The DOL and White House have launched AI literacy frameworks and AI-focused apprenticeship innovation programs, establishing federal regulatory priorities for responsible AI integration. Employers must develop policies addressing AI in hiring/screening, performance management with AI tools, employee AI training, and data privacy safeguards. Early investment in governance, decision-making documentation, and workforce development programs will position companies ahead of evolving federal and state regulatory expectations.
- •DOL released AI Literacy Framework and AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal with federal policy guidance
- •Employers need policies covering AI in hiring/screening, performance management, employee training, and data privacy
- •Early investment in AI governance, training programs, and decision documentation will support compliance as regulations evolve
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