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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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Improving Employment Protections for Military
May. 30, 2023
At a recent event, we gathered military spouses to discuss career challenges and the best way to support them.
By the Numbers: 50 Years of the Benefits Review
May. 30, 2023
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.
Electrical Safety Precautions Save Miners’ Lives
May. 22, 2023
May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electricity is a serious hazard that exposes miners to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resources to Support Working Families
May. 12, 2023
Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working families.
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.
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.