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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.