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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.
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I am DOL: Vanessa Ross on a Fulfilling Career in Public Service
Introducing the High Road to the Middle Class Map
Office of Public Affairs - Jul 13, 2023
Through tools like the High Road to the Middle Class map, we are supporting communities across the nation to develop high road training partnerships.
The High Road to the Middle Class
Julie Su - Jul 13, 2023
Our new map spotlights high road training programs that train America’s infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing workforce for good jobs.
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.
‘Bidenomics’ is About Creating Good Jobs and Empowering America’s Workers
Julie Su - Jun 30, 2023
When President Biden took office, he made a promise to rebuild our middle class and bring good jobs to communities across the nation – and he delivered.
Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 501
Anupa Iyer Geevarghese - Jun 28, 2023
This year marks 50 years since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major achievement in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with disabilities.
A Year of Progress for Labor-Management Partnerships
Andrew Hasty, Darnice Marsh - Jun 28, 2023
A look at how the Office of Labor-Management Standards has been working over the past year to lift up labor-management partnerships.
Beyond the Incident: Dealing with Workplace Trauma
Tonya Ford - Jun 27, 2023
In the United States, approximately 13 workers suffer fatal injuries on the job every day.