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Jenny R. Yang - Aug 18, 2022
We're providing greater clarity on federal contractors' responsibility to analyze their compensation systems each year.
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4 Ways Unions Complement the Department of Labor's Mission
Raj Nayak, Lynn Rhinehart - Aug 18, 2022
America’s labor unions, likewise, have a long history of supporting actions that empower working people and advance our economy.
Safe Workplaces are Sound Businesses
Doug Parker - Aug 11, 2022
Every year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job, about 14 per day, and more than 3.6 million suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses.
July Jobs Report: 2 New Milestones in our Economic Recovery
Joelle Gamble - Aug 10, 2022
The July jobs report marked two new milestones in the economic recovery: First, the number of Americans working exceeded the pre-pandemic number. Second, the unemployment rate is 3.5%, back to its pre-pandemic low.
How We’re Encouraging Miners to Get Vaccinated During National Immunization Awareness Month
Jeannette Galanis - Aug 09, 2022
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the efforts of MSHA’s Miner Vaccination Outreach Program to protect miners against COVID-19 through vaccination.
What to Expect from Your Employer When You’re Expecting: Maternal Health Series Offers New and Expectant Moms Vital Information
Jessica Looman, Wendy Chun-Hoon - Aug 09, 2022
The time to prioritize maternal health and protect the rights of working mothers is now. The health of our families, our communities and our economy depends on it. Coinciding with National Breastfeeding Month, U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Women’s Bureau will host representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to kick off a year-long series of webinars and outreach events to ensure workers, worker advocates, health care providers and employers understand the workplace rights of new and expectant parents as well as employer responsibilities.
July 2022 Jobs Report: Remarkable Job Growth
Secretary Marty Walsh - Aug 05, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 528,000 jobs in the month of July, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5 percent.
Honoring Public Servants
Julie Su - Aug 04, 2022
We're committed to ensuring as many public servants as possible take advantage of the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Celebrating Benefits.gov’s 20th Anniversary with a Technology Update
Rick Kryger - Aug 04, 2022
For 20 years, Benefits.gov has been the official benefits website of the United States federal government. It has helped millions of people find federal and state benefits, assess their eligibility and learn how to apply for those resources. This year, the Department of Labor and the Office of the Chief Information Officer celebrate the 20th anniversary of Benefits.gov.