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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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How to Use Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits

Ali Khawar - Sep 09, 2021
Your health insurance plan may cover the mental health or substance abuse services or treatment you need, thanks to the federal law on mental health parity.

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Workplace Suicide Prevention Safety Programs Can Save a Life

Jim Frederick, Karena Lorek, Kristina Lenoch - Sep 08, 2021
Fact: Men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates. During Suicide Prevention Month, OSHA is raising awareness about the importance of mental health safety in the workplace.

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August Jobs Report: Americans are Getting Back to Work

Secretary Marty Walsh - Sep 03, 2021
With an average growth of 750,000 jobs in the last three months and the lowest unemployment rate since the pandemic began, the Biden Administration is continuing to get Americans back to work.

August 2021. On average we've added 750,000 jobs per month for the last three months.

5 Numbers from the August Jobs Report

Janelle Jones - Sep 03, 2021
We’re still making our way towards pre-pandemic employment strength, and while there’s still plenty of work to do, August’s report included some positive indicators.

National Preparedness Month: Planning Ahead to Protect Workers

Young Wheeler - Sep 01, 2021
During National Preparedness Month in September, we are getting the word out on how important it is for employers to plan ahead.

Transitioning from Military Service? Employment Navigators Can Help

Tim Winter - Aug 31, 2021
How Employment Navigators can help transitioning service members and their spouses connect with good civilian jobs.

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5 Things to Know About Women and Retirement

Tiffany Boiman, Ali Khawar - Aug 30, 2021
When it comes to financial planning and saving, women often face more challenges than men — making it harder for them to adequately save for retirement. Here are five facts about to help women and their families better prepare for this important milestone.

Labor Day Q & A: How to Build a Better Future

Office of Public Affairs - Aug 30, 2021
Here’s a snapshot of how we're working to build a better future, in the words of Labor Department leaders.

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Thank You, Unions

Jeffrey Freund - Aug 27, 2021
Do you have Labor Day off? You can thank the labor movement.

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