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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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Year in review: Five major IT innovations in 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
From making it easier to navigate government websites to filing a claim for benefits, the Office of the Chief Information Officer made some major strides in improving federal IT this year.
Boosting efficiency with AI: real-world success
Dec. 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor is embracing artificial intelligence to enrich jobs, streamline workloads and improve customer service. Learn more about our latest innovations: two AI-powered chatbots.
Far from home, worker calls Labor Department,
Dec. 12, 2024
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
Dec. 11, 2024
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
Nov. 29, 2024
With help from our Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program, two former service members get fresh starts in life.
Making holiday work safe for everyone
Nov. 27, 2024
This holiday season, prioritize worker safety. Employers must ensure safe work conditions, while workers should know their rights. Together, we can protect those who make the holidays possible.
Highlights of a record-breaking National
Nov. 26, 2024
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
Nov. 26, 2024
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 restore their lost wages.
National Apprenticeship Week 2024: 10 Years of
Nov. 19, 2024
Registered apprenticeship is a superhighway to jobs, opportunity and economic stability. Long associated with the skilled trades, apprenticeship is becoming more commonplace in other growth industries like health care and IT.
NEW DATA: Childcare costs remain an almost
Nov. 19, 2024
We updated our National Database of Childcare Prices with data from 2019-2022 and found that U.S. families spend between 8.9% and 16.0% of their median income on full-day care for just one child.
Key partnerships strengthened school district
Nov. 19, 2024
When a California school district faced multiple emergencies over several years, their strong labor-management relationship played a key role in weathering the storms.
By 2033, 1 in 8 new jobs will be in this sector
Nov. 12, 2024
From 2023 to 2033, about 1 in 8 new jobs will be in leisure and hospitality. Learn more about these jobs and what’s driving the growth.