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Our new self-audit initiative involves eight programs from six agencies designed to help employers, benefits plan administrators, and unions

OSHA is raising awareness about mental health at work.

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.

The Wage and Hour Division recently relaunched the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program. Here’s how it helps employers comply with

How to improve women’s retirement security in 2025

Only four in 10 working women have retirement accounts, and women save less income for retirement than men. We investigate the disparity and

Year in review: Five major IT innovations in 2024

From making it easier to navigate government websites to filing a claim for benefits, the Office of the Chief Information Officer made some

Boosting efficiency with AI: real-world success

The U.S. Department of Labor is embracing artificial intelligence to enrich jobs, streamline workloads and improve customer service. Learn more

Far from home, worker calls Labor Department,

Lesbia Rodriguez learned that she could make a difference in the lives of others through her work. It changed her life.

Right fit, right protection

Our new rule will help make sure safety gear fits all workers in the construction industry, regardless of sex or body type.

Fresh starts for formerly incarcerated veterans

With help from our Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program, two former service members get fresh starts in life.

Making holiday work safe for everyone

This holiday season, prioritize worker safety. Employers must ensure safe work conditions, while workers should know their rights. Together, we

Highlights of a record-breaking National

Thank you to all our ApprenticeshipUSA partners for their hard work in making this year’s 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week the best yet

Garnished tips at Friendship Diner

Three workers at an Indiana restaurant tell their story about a toxic work environment, and how the Wage and Hour Division stepped in to help