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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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3 Miners Electrocuted in 10 Days
Feb. 10, 2023
Following the deaths of three miners, we’re urging all mine workers to follow electrical safety best practices.
MSHA’s Melanie Calhoun on Women in Science Jobs
Feb. 10, 2023
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with MSHA Director of Technical Support Melanie Calhoun to learn more about her career path and advice for other women interested in STEM careers.
A Few Brave Workers Spoke Up. Now Hundreds Are
Feb. 8, 2023
We're putting $3.6 million in back wages into workers' pockets.
Careers That Make Pizza Possible
Feb. 8, 2023
To celebrate National Pizza Day, we're taking a look at some of the growing occupations that help make pizza possible.
Regardless of the Super Bowl Score, We’re Making
Feb. 7, 2023
Big sporting events create opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable workers, so we must stay vigilant to uphold their rights.
I am DOL: Ron Vargas on Helping Workers Train for
Feb. 6, 2023
Meet Ron Vargas, a federal project officer who helps make sure that workers have access to the education and training they need for family-sustaining careers.
Black History and Labor History – Test Your
Feb. 1, 2023
Test your knowledge with our Black History Month labor trivia challenge.
A Recipe for Success
Jan. 31, 2023
We recently spoke to Gomol, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders at Café Reconcile in New Orleans, on his experience becoming a professional chef.
DOL-Timesheet App: Now Available in Spanish!
Jan. 26, 2023
The updated DOL-Timesheet app is now available in English and Spanish.
Honoring the Impact of Mentoring, Today and Every
Jan. 25, 2023
Reflecting on mentors who have made a significant impact on our careers.
OCIO: What We’ve Accomplished and a Preview of
Jan. 24, 2023
A look at how we're modernizing technology and innovating in IT to support the Labor Department's mission.
New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable for
Jan. 24, 2023
Childcare expenses are too high for many American families – accounting for 8-19.3% of median family income per child.