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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

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Phasing out pay inequity for workers with disabilities

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Taking a Stand to Prevent Falls

Jose Herrera - May 02, 2024
Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Here are three simple steps to prevent unnecessary tragedies.

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A Closer Look: Labor-Management Cooperation in Europe

Ethan Dazelle - May 02, 2024
As more workers are coming together in the U.S. to collectively seek better terms and conditions of work, we're taking a look at labor-management relationships abroad.

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The Weight of Responsibility

Brandon Webb - May 02, 2024
Promoting a culture of self-care is essential to safeguarding the mental health of veteran service providers.

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Big Answers for Small Businesses

Raj Nayak - May 01, 2024
The refreshed Employer.gov offers a one-stop resource for small businesses, and all employers, to learn about their rights and responsibilities under federal labor laws.

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Waging the Fight for a Living Wage

Basel Saleh - Apr 30, 2024
The international community has reached a consensus around the idea of a living wage – an important step toward ensuring workers have a decent standard of living.

Youth Apprenticeship Week May 5-11, 2024.

Celebrating the 1st Annual Youth Apprenticeship Week

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Cierra Mitchell, Michele Hodge - Apr 30, 2024
Cierra Mitchell, division director of the Labor Department’s Office of Apprenticeship recently spoke with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ Acting Director Michele Hodge about how youth apprenticeship programs can improve the lives of young people across the country.

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How We've Saved 1,000 Trees (and Counting!)

Robin Crisp - Apr 30, 2024
Our digitized filing system has processed more than 1 million legal case documents since launching.

Two white puzzle pieces being held together by male hands with the words "retire" and "plan" written in black on the two pieces.

The Keys to Financial Capability

Lisa M. Gomez - Apr 29, 2024
April is Financial Capability Month – a great time to focus on your financial security and commit to taking charge of your retirement planning. Here are five action items to help you take advantage of your job-based plan.

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The Power of Second Chances for Women Who Served Their Time

Marlaina Guillaume - Apr 29, 2024
In the last decade, reentry programs that provide training and support services for justice-involved individuals have proven to be successful evidence-based and community-supported solutions. Read Shan Shan's story in our new blog.

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