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Paul Blahusch - Aug 08, 2023
A new $15.2 million investment through the Technology Modernization Fund will help improve the security of our IT systems and data.
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A New Investment to Enhance Cyber Strength
Finding Service after Service
Dana Kelly - Jul 27, 2023
Janice Maupin-Anderson enjoys helping veterans, maybe because she’s a veteran herself.
Why Whistleblowers Matter
Meghan Smith, Marcus Smith, Lee Ann Dunbar - Jul 26, 2023
On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
I am DOL: Vanessa Ross on a Fulfilling Career in Public Service
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.
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.
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.
How WHD Helped Angela and Can Help You
Jamie Benefiel - Jun 27, 2023
Working over 40 hours a week without overtime pay, Angela had the courage to stand up for her rights and file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division.