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How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust

Jul. 24, 2025

Our new self-audit initiative involves eight programs from six agencies designed to help employers, benefits plan administrators, and unions proactively comply with the laws we enforce.

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Workplace safety includes mental health

Sep. 9, 2025

OSHA is raising awareness about mental health at work.

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Serving federal firefighters hurt on the job

Sep. 10, 2025

We are committed to making sure federal firefighters who are injured or sickened on the job get the benefits they are entitled to under the law.

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Help for employers on pay and leave laws

Sep. 9, 2025

The Wage and Hour Division recently relaunched the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program. Here’s how it helps employers comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Support for Workers When Disaster Strikes
Sep. 5, 2023
Natural disasters create serious challenges for workers and employers. That's where the Wage and Hour Division comes in.
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Why You Should Download MSHA’s App
Aug. 30, 2023
The Miner Safety & Health App helps workers recognize and report hazards and understand mining health risks.
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5 Facts on the Trade Adjustment Assistance
Aug. 29, 2023
Here are five things to know about the trade adjustment assistance phaseout.
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Creating Value Through Labor-Management
Aug. 29, 2023
Mutually beneficial solutions are at the heart of effective labor-management partnerships. Here are three tips for achieving them.
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Transforming the Permanent Visa Process
Aug. 25, 2023
Chief Information Officer Gundeep Ahluwalia shares updates on digitalization efforts for PERM visa certification and his own immigration journey.
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Protect Your Life: Stay Out, Stay Alive
Aug. 14, 2023
Whether you are driving off-road vehicles, hiking, or walking in national forests or parks—it is never safe to explore an abandoned mine.
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Commemorating the 88th Anniversary of the Social
Aug. 11, 2023
The Department of Labor is committed to strengthening our unemployment insurance system and protecting workers.
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Five Tips that Employers Can Use to Find Veteran
Aug. 9, 2023
Here are five quick tips to help attract veterans to your organization.
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A New Investment to Enhance Cyber Strength
Aug. 8, 2023
A new $15.2 million investment through the Technology Modernization Fund will help improve the security of our IT systems and data.
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Finding Service after Service
Jul. 27, 2023
Janice Maupin-Anderson enjoys helping veterans, maybe because she’s a veteran herself.
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Why Whistleblowers Matter
Jul. 26, 2023
On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
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I am DOL: Vanessa Ross on a Fulfilling Career in
Jul. 14, 2023
Claims examiner Vanessa Ross helps make sure that workers injured or sickened on the job receive the benefits they’re entitled to. 
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