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Working with local partners, we've recovered $505,540 in back wages for 161 workers in the Mississippi Delta and fined employers $341,838 for violating the law.

July is Extreme Heat Awareness Month. One of the biggest hazards at this time of year is overheating. Outdoor and indoor heat exposure may cause heat-related illnesses and can lead to preventable fatalities.

A look at how the Office of Labor-Management Standards has been working over the past year to lift up labor-management partnerships.

In the United States, approximately 13 workers suffer fatal injuries on the job every day.

Working over 40 hours a week without overtime pay, Angela had the courage to stand up for her rights and file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division.

If you love being outside – and don’t love the idea of working indoors – here are some growing jobs to consider.

When it comes to heat, workers have rights and protections. Here are some of the key protections you should know about to stay cool on the job.

At Federal Tech Day 2023, participants had the chance to virtually descend into a mine for a rescue operation, watch a robot that can rush into a wildfire and much more.

At mine sites, dams are essential infrastructure that provides flood control, store water for mine use, and control runoff. But dams can also pose significant danger to people working near them if they fail.

For 50 years and counting, our Benefits Review Board has helped ensure workers and their families receive a fair and impartial outcome – and the benefits they deserve – after being injured or sickened on the job.

At a recent event, we gathered military spouses to discuss career challenges and the best way to support them.

May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electricity is a serious hazard that exposes miners to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions.