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How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust

Jul. 24, 2025

Our new self-audit initiative involves eight programs from six agencies designed to help employers, benefits plan administrators, and unions proactively comply with the laws we enforce.

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Workplace safety includes mental health

Sep. 9, 2025

OSHA is raising awareness about mental health at work.

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Serving federal firefighters hurt on the job

Sep. 10, 2025

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.

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Help for employers on pay and leave laws

Sep. 9, 2025

The Wage and Hour Division recently relaunched the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program. Here’s how it helps employers comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Top Skills for 3 High-Performing Technology Teams
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Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of America’s workers? Here are the type of skills we look for on our tech teams.
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Enforcement is Key to Ending Global Child Labor
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As we approach the UN’s 2025 deadline to eradicate child labor in all its forms, we urge all governments to protect children and adults from exploitation.
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New BLS Employment Projections: 3 Charts
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What Employers Should Know About Suicide
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By prioritizing mental health support and prevention strategies, we can create healthier, more supportive workplaces for everyone.
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