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Keep Warehouse Workers Safe This Holiday Season

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Protecting Workers’ Retirement Savings

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Making Artificial Intelligence Work for Workers

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The Wage and Hour Division achieved significant results for America’s workers in fiscal year 2023 - and they're building on that momentum.

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Collective Action to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment

Thea Lee, Wendy Chun-Hoon - Dec 06, 2023
During the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, we're taking a look at the role of worker organizations in preventing and addressing GBHV at work.

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Keep Warehouse Workers Safe This Holiday Season

Doug Parker - Dec 06, 2023
During the busy holiday season and throughout the year, OSHA urges warehousing employers to implement safety systems and train workers on preventable hazards.

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Honoring and Protecting Miners on National Miners Day

Chris Williamson - Dec 05, 2023
We honor the contributions of miners past and present as well as recommit to making mining workplaces safer and healthier.

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Making Artificial Intelligence Work for Workers

Muneer Ahmad - Dec 04, 2023
We are launching a series of listening sessions to hear directly from developers, unions, worker advocates and researchers to inform principles and best practices around AI.

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Keep Workers Safe from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment

Wendy Chun-Hoon, Doug Parker - Nov 29, 2023
During this year’s global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are elevating ways employers can prevent gender-based violence and harassment and support safe and healthy workplaces.

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Caring for Caregivers

Steven Salazar - Nov 22, 2023
In fiscal year 2022, the Wage and Hour Division concluded more than 1,100 investigations in the health care industry, recovering nearly $15 million in back wages for more than 22,000 workers.

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Protecting Workers’ Retirement Savings

Julie Su - Nov 22, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration is also determined to help people save more of their hard-earned money. That includes cracking down on junk fees in banking, housing, health care and more.

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Rosalynn Carter’s Lasting Impact on Mental Health

Ali Khawar - Nov 21, 2023
Rosalynn Carter's leadership on mental health has left a lasting impact on the department's work, and on the nation.

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