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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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.
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.
Looking Back on National Apprenticeship Week 2023
John Ladd - Nov 21, 2023
National Apprenticeship Week recognizes the transformative power of Registered Apprenticeship. Here are highlights from this year's celebrations.
From #BaitToPlate: Securing Labor Justice for Fishers
Thea Lee - Nov 20, 2023
Have you ever asked who caught your seafood and under what conditions? Learn about our work tackling exploitation in the fishing sector.
By the Numbers: 5 Facts about Older Women Providing Unpaid Care
Gretchen Livingston - Nov 20, 2023
Older women are critical to the care infrastructure of the U.S. This care is crucial for the care recipients themselves; but more broadly, it allows employees to work and thrive, and the U.S. economy to function.
How Historic Infrastructure Investments Can Advance Equity in the Labor Force
Elyse Shaw - Nov 16, 2023
Our "Tools for Building an Equitable Infrastructure Workforce: Gender Equity Strategies as a Model" provides information on the barriers women face in accessing male-dominated infrastructure careers, along with strategies and resources for overcoming them.
Find Collective Bargaining Resources at the WORK Center
Raj Nayak, Jeffrey Freund - Nov 14, 2023
Our redesigned WORK Center website makes it easier to find resources on labor union organizing and collective bargaining.
Registered Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn
Sgt. Maj. Kristopher Rick - Nov 14, 2023
The earn-while-you-learn model of Registered Apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for veterans starting their civilian careers.