U.S. Department of Labor Blog

OSHA's Rich Mendelson reflects on his experience leading the Manhattan Area Office on 9/11 and lessons learned.

Your health insurance plan may cover the mental health or substance abuse services or treatment you need, thanks to the federal law on mental health parity.

Fact: Men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates. During Suicide Prevention Month, OSHA is raising awareness about the importance of mental health safety in the workplace.

With an average growth of 750,000 jobs in the last three months and the lowest unemployment rate since the pandemic began, the Biden Administration is continuing to get Americans back to work.  

We’re still making our way towards pre-pandemic employment strength, and while there’s still plenty of work to do, August’s report included some positive indicators.

During National Preparedness Month in September, we are getting the word out on how important it is for employers to plan ahead.

How Employment Navigators can help transitioning service members and their spouses connect with good civilian jobs.

When it comes to financial planning and saving, women often face more challenges than men — making it harder for them to adequately save for retirement. Here are five facts about to help women and their families better prepare for this important milestone.

Here’s a snapshot of how we're working to build a better future, in the words of Labor Department leaders.

Do you have Labor Day off? You can thank the labor movement.