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Marcus Smith - Aug 14, 2023
Whether you are driving off-road vehicles, hiking, or walking in national forests or parks—it is never safe to explore an abandoned mine.
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Commemorating the 88th Anniversary of the Social Security Act and the Unemployment Insurance Program
Shawn P. Yancy - Aug 11, 2023
The Department of Labor is committed to strengthening our unemployment insurance system and protecting workers.
Five Tips that Employers Can Use to Find Veteran Talent
Carolyn Renick - Aug 09, 2023
Here are five quick tips to help attract veterans to your organization.
A New Investment to Enhance Cyber Strength
Paul Blahusch - Aug 08, 2023
A new $15.2 million investment through the Technology Modernization Fund will help improve the security of our IT systems and data.
Finding Service after Service
Dana Kelly - Jul 27, 2023
Janice Maupin-Anderson enjoys helping veterans, maybe because she’s a veteran herself.
Why Whistleblowers Matter
Meghan Smith, Marcus Smith, Lee Ann Dunbar - Jul 26, 2023
On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
I am DOL: Vanessa Ross on a Fulfilling Career in Public Service
Office of Human Resources - Jul 14, 2023
Claims examiner Vanessa Ross helps make sure that workers injured or sickened on the job receive the benefits they’re entitled to.
Continuing the Fight for the Delta’s Underserved and Underpaid Farmworkers
Audrey Hall - Jul 12, 2023
Working with local partners, we've recovered $505,540 in back wages for 161 workers in the Mississippi Delta and fined employers $341,838 for violating the law.
Four Ways to Cool Down Heat Illness
Jeffrey Cook - Jul 10, 2023
July is Extreme Heat Awareness Month. One of the biggest hazards at this time of year is overheating. Outdoor and indoor heat exposure may cause heat-related illnesses and can lead to preventable fatalities.