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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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Are Unit-Based Teams a Catalyst for Changing
May. 19, 2023
Front-line workers and managers at UMass Memorial Hospital are using the power of partnership to expand quality health care for their patients and create a better work environment.
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A Sister’s Call Results in Recovered Wages Under
May. 18, 2023
Fired after a health condition sent him to the hospital, Esmelyn contacted the Wage and Hour Division for help.
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Women's Health Week: Keeping Mine Workers
May. 17, 2023
May 14-20 is National Women’s Health Week. The Mine Safety and Health Administration encourages women miners to check the condition and fit of their personal protective equipment.
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Reflections on Military Service, Mental Health
May. 17, 2023
During National Mental Health Awareness Month, Seward Dinsmore reflects on his military service, mental health and a meaningful career with the Wage and Hour Division.
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5 Careers Making a Difference in Mental Health
May. 16, 2023
If you’re interested in a career supporting mental health, you may want to consider these five occupations that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects will grow much faster than average.
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New Initiative Focuses on Preventing Falls
May. 16, 2023
In 2021, there were 680 workplace fatalities associated with falls from elevations - about 13% of all deaths. Learn about our new National Emphasis Program to prevent falls and keep workers safe.
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Resources to Support Working Families
May. 12, 2023
Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working families.
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Pandemic Employment Losses Worse for Working Moms
May. 11, 2023
Two new reports shed light on the status of working women in America and the challenges they face.
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The Gift of Technology & Leadership for
May. 8, 2023
During this Teacher Appreciation Week, the Labor-Management Partnership Program is spotlighting CTechEd.
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Cooking Up New Opportunities
May. 8, 2023
Jacob, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders workforce development program, on his experience learning about careers in the culinary arts.
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How Dr. Betty Fought for Coal Miners
May. 5, 2023
Dr. Elizabeth Hayes was a fierce public health advocate who fought for coal miners and their families in the 1940s.
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Join the 10th Annual #StandDown4Safety
Apr. 28, 2023
Join us May 1-5 to spread the word about the dangers of construction falls and how to prevent them.
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