Mathilde Roux - Aug 03, 2021
Black women are an integral part of the American labor force but have long faced a pay gap and they have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
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5 Facts About Black Women in the Labor Force
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What the El Monte Sweatshop Case Means to Me
Julie Su - Aug 02, 2021
On the 26th anniversary of the El Monte sweatshop raid, Deputy Secretary Julie Su reflects on her role - and the work that remains.
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Advancing the Integrity and Mission of the U.S. Labor Movement
Jeffrey Freund - Jul 30, 2021
Office of Labor-Management Standards Director Jeffrey Freund shares his vision for advancing the integrity and mission of the labor movement.
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Centering the Voices of Human Trafficking Survivors
Thea Lee - Jul 30, 2021
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and every day, we continue the fight for a world free of labor exploitation.
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Speaking Up for Workers on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
Jeannette Galanis, Jim Frederick, Jessica Looman - Jul 29, 2021
All workers have the right to raise concerns if they believe their rights are being violated in the workplace. Learn how the Labor Department defends the right of workers to speak up.
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If You Know All These Labor Department Facts, We’ll Be Really Impressed
Laura McGinnis - Jul 27, 2021
How much do you know about the Labor Department's history?
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7 Resources All Working Parents Should Know About
Nikki McKinney - Jul 23, 2021
Of all jobs, being a parent is one of the hardest. In honor of Parents’ Day this July 25, here are seven U.S. Department of Labor resources that support working families everyone should know about.
1. FMLA time off
While the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for a national paid leave policy, many workers still lack access to paid family and medical leave when they need time off to care for themselves or a family member. But you may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. View our employee guide to see if you qual
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Hiring America’s Veterans: A Smart Business Decision
Ivan Denton - Jul 22, 2021
Becoming a veteran-ready employer provides a tremendous return on investment. See why hiring veterans is good for business and how to get started.
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More Than Statistics: How COVID-19 is Impacting Working Women
Eleanor Delamater, Gretchen Livingston - Jul 21, 2021
The Women’s Bureau has been asking women about their experiences during the pandemic and what support they need going forward. Here are their stories.