U.S. Department of Labor Blog

After an apprenticeship, Brenda Bowens is winning at work – and helping others follow in her path to success. 

Do you follow any of your favorite brands on Instagram? Ever checked into a restaurant on Facebook? Tweeted at a company or government office about a customer service issue? Social media is not only a tool for people to keep in touch; it has also become an important way for businesses, government and organizations to reach wider audiences. It provides a dynamic avenue beyond radio, television and other traditional forms of advertising to interact with clients or consumers directly.

The Family and Medical Leave Act helps workers like Luc, a security guard in Boston, when they need time off to care for themselves or loved ones. 

The impact of women-owned businesses on the U.S. economy is large and continues to grow, but just how large is it? For instance, how many women-owned businesses are there in the United States? How much do those businesses make? What industries are those businesses in?

A construction apprenticeship is paving the way to a fulfilling new career for Theus Dillon.

Through an apprenticeship with the U.S. Navy, this Philadelphia native has learned valuable professional skills.

After welcoming a baby girl, Montana native Ryan Burrows sought a better-paying vocation. An electronic technician degree set him and his family on a new path. 

Through the on-site consultation program, OSHA collaborates with small and medium-sized employers to ensure safer, healthier workplace.

The Women's Bureau turned 97 this week! Today it remains the sole federal agency designed to advocate on behalf of working women.

From the Rockies to Churchill Downs, this young man’s career is on track for success.