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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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A New Rule to Improve Protections for Farmworkers

Jessica Looman, José Javier Rodríguez - Apr 26, 2024
The Farmworker Protection Rule will help ensure that the H-2A program does not have an adverse effect on the working conditions of similarly employed workers in the U.S. and includes changes that improve protections for all farmworkers.

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

Jessica Looman - Apr 23, 2024
The Department of Labor’s new overtime regulation is restoring and extending this promise for millions more lower-paid salaried workers in the U.S.

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I am DOL: Paula Comer Supports Wage Recovery and More

Office of Human Resources - Apr 23, 2024
Administrative Specialist Paula Comer, a Schedule A employee, supports a team that makes sure workers can exercise their rights under federal labor law.

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New Dashboards Offer Insight on State Workforce Services

Lenita Jacobs-Simmons - Apr 19, 2024
The Workforce Services Dashboards can be a valuable tool for understanding disparities in services and outcomes across an individual state’s demographic groups.

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5 Ways Construction Employers Can Create Safer Workplaces for Women

Eleanor Delamater, Gretta Jameson, Laverne Ogieste, Vernon Preston, Elyse Shaw - Apr 18, 2024
More women are attracted to the high-paying, high-quality careers offered by the construction trades. Here are five ways employers can create safer and better workplaces for all workers, including women.

Five diverse workers representing different occupations related to science and clean energy.

Celebrating Earth Month: The Outlook for Green Jobs

An Nguyen, Sofia Laycock - Apr 18, 2024
Considering a new career? If you’re passionate about protecting the planet, check out these 8 fast-growing jobs with an environmental focus.

A woman crouches in a driveway to embrace a young boy. She holds an Easter basket full of colorful eggs.

How the FLSA Protected Poleth Ojeda

Karla Falcon - Apr 18, 2024
When Poleth complained about frequently late paychecks, her employer fired her. She reached out to the Wage and Hour Division and got back wages, support and hope for the future.

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Expanding Access to Supportive Services for Care to Build the Workforce We Need

Diana Boesch, Elyse Shaw - Apr 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is releasing Guidance on Supportive Services for Child Care and Long-Term Care

Three mine workers in an underground mine. All are wearing helmets and reflective gear.

Fulfilling a Promise to Our Nation’s Miners

Julie Su - Apr 16, 2024
We are unleashing our power to make sure every miner can come home safe and healthy at the end of every workday.

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