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Making holiday work safe for everyone

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Employer strategies to end gender-based violence and harassment at work

Six warehouse workers of different genders and racial backgrounds, one of whom has a disability, pose for a photo in safety vests and hardhats.

Phasing out pay inequity for workers with disabilities

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Boosting efficiency with AI: real-world success stories

Mangala Kuppa - 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.

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No golden years: The wage gap for older women of color

Erin George, Gretchen Livingston - Dec 19, 2024
We analyzed the gender wage gap for older women and found that it is higher for Black and Hispanic women than for white women.

Two male workers and one female worker are pictured in a collage.

Making an impact for misclassified workers

Jessica Looman - Dec 17, 2024
Over the past four years, the Wage and Hour Division has prioritized stopping the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.

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More than numbers: Delivering life-changing results

Lisa M. Gomez - Dec 16, 2024
The Employee Benefits Security Administration may be a small agency, but our impact makes a meaningful difference in the lives of America’s workers and their families.

Left: A presentation in a conference room with several attendees seated facing a speaker. Right: Portrait of a smiling person wearing a black blazer and turquoise blouse.

Far from home, worker calls Labor Department, desperate for help

Lesbia Rodriguez - Dec 12, 2024
Lesbia Rodriguez learned that she could make a difference in the lives of others through her work. It changed her life.

A woman construction worker wearing high visibility gear, a safety helmet with chinstrap and clear visor, a fall protection harness and gloves.

Right fit, right protection

Tim Irving - Dec 11, 2024
Our new rule will help make sure safety gear fits all workers in the construction industry, regardless of gender or body type.

A young woman looks at her computer while evaluating her finances.

Preparing for the future? Start by reviewing your benefits

Lisa M. Gomez - Dec 10, 2024
The end of the year is a great time to review your retirement and health benefits and make sure you’re prepared for your future.

Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Taryn M. Willams with four other attendees of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Inclusion and Disability in Umbria, Italy, in October 2024. Two people in the photo have visible physical disabilities.

A global affirmation of disability rights

Taryn M. Williams - Dec 10, 2024
The first G7 Ministerial Meeting on Disability and Inclusion affirmed the importance of increasing disability inclusion across all sectors of society, including the workplace.

A woman examines ears of corn at an agricultural facility. A field and other workers are in the background.

Reducing the risk for gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work

Kate Miceli, Amy Dalrymple - Dec 09, 2024
The Women's Bureau describes risk factors for gender-based violence and harassment and how to mitigate those risks to create safer work environments.

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