U.S. Department of Labor Blog

In every economic recession of the last 50 years, Black women have had higher unemployment rates than white men – and the recovery rates of Black men and women have been slower than white workers. Read how building a more inclusive economy benefits us all.

The January jobs report shows that some progress has been made, but we still have a long way to go.

ODEP’s creation 20 years ago heralded an important shift in how we talk about disability and employment in America, one focused not on whether people with disabilities can work, but rather the strategies and supports that drive the change needed to make work happen.

The CARES Act provided Americans with new and expanded unemployment insurance (UI) benefits if they’re out of work for reasons related to the pandemic. Here are some answers to common questions about these benefits.

During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to end human trafficking and all forms of forced labor.

The Department recognized 675 employers across America for hiring veterans in 2020. Hear their stories and learn how your company can be recognized in 2021.

We're expanding inclusive apprenticeship opportunities through the Apprenticeship Inclusion Models initiative and other programs and policies.

To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Disability Employment Policy hosted a discussion with tech experts and industry leaders on accessible technology that can help build a future that works for all Americans.

National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 8-14! This nationwide celebration is a chance to demonstrate your support for apprenticeship. Learn more about planning and promoting an event.

October is National Retirement Security Month. No matter what stage of your career you are in, we have resources on saving for retirement that can help you prepare for your financial future.