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How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust
Our new self-audit initiative is designed to help employers, benefits plan administrators, and unions proactively comply with the laws we enforce.
Get to know your union’s annual financial report
Transparency empowers union members by fostering engagement and accountability. This is especially true when it comes to understanding a union’s financial health.
6 employer best practices for FMLA compliance
Here are best practices and resources to help employers comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Theodore Roosevelt’s labor legacy: 5 facts
We’re honoring the heroes who shaped our nation’s history.
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Finding Service after Service
Jul. 27, 2023
Janice Maupin-Anderson enjoys helping veterans, maybe because she’s a veteran herself.
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.
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.
Continuing the Fight for the Delta’s Underserved
Jul. 12, 2023
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.
Four Ways to Cool Down Heat Illness
Jul. 10, 2023
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 Year of Progress for Labor-Management
Jun. 28, 2023
A look at how the Office of Labor-Management Standards has been working over the past year to lift up labor-management partnerships.
Beyond the Incident: Dealing with Workplace Trauma
Jun. 27, 2023
In the United States, approximately 13 workers suffer fatal injuries on the job every day.
How WHD Helped Angela and Can Help You
Jun. 27, 2023
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.
10 Jobs That Get You Outside
Jun. 23, 2023
If you love being outside – and don’t love the idea of working indoors – here are some growing jobs to consider.
Beat the Heat: Tips for Agricultural Workers to
Jun. 6, 2023
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.
Dam Safety Awareness for Miners
May. 31, 2023
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.
Top 5 Things You Missed at Federal Tech Day 2023!
May. 31, 2023
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.