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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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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.
The Gift of Technology & Leadership for
May. 8, 2023
During this Teacher Appreciation Week, the Labor-Management Partnership Program is spotlighting CTechEd.
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.
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.
Serving the Families of Fallen Miners
Apr. 27, 2023
At 6 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, 56-year-old James “Dee” Hemphill and 24-year-old Emmitt Shorter went to work at Harmony Mine and Mill in Mississippi. Both men were working together to excavate material from the Johnson Pit and transport it to the on-site plant or waste dump.
Innovative Technologies at the Department of Labor
Apr. 26, 2023
Get a sneak preview of tech innovations at the Labor Department and other agencies we'll be showcasing at Federal Tech Day on May 18, but here’s a sneak preview.
Building Tiny Homes and a Green Workforce
Apr. 20, 2023
One of our YouthBuild grantees is teaching young people how to build eco-friendly tiny homes. We met up with 19-year-old Roberto C. Fabela to hear about his experiences in the program and the skills he's gained.
Making Green: Good-Paying Jobs With an
Apr. 18, 2023
Looking for a new career? If you’re passionate about protecting the planet, check out these 10 good-paying jobs with an environmental focus.
Protecting the Rights of Working Parents
Apr. 18, 2023
When Daryl took parental leave for the birth of his daughter, his company fired him - in violation of the law. So he called the Wage and Hour Division.
A Second Chance Set This Worker on the Path to
Apr. 12, 2023
Second Chance Month provides an opportunity to highlight the barriers people face in finding work after incarceration – and the benefits of the programs that help them overcome those challenges.
Protecting Workers from Trenching Hazards
Apr. 5, 2023
In an unsafe trench, thousands of pounds of soil can bury a worker within seconds. Help get the word out about trench hazards and how to keep workers safe.