Patricia Tate - Mar 08, 2024
If you're looking for an in-demand job and you like science, check out these 10 fast-growing jobs that pay well.
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Fast-Growing Science Occupations
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Record Profit, Questionable Protections: The State of Workers’ Comp
Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 08, 2024
We found several concerning trends in a new report on the workers’ compensation system, raising serious questions about whether the system is fulfilling its obligation to those injured or sickened on the job.
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Making it Easier for Miners to Get the Health Care They Need
Chris Williamson - Mar 06, 2024
We know miners and their families face challenges in accessing critical health care and support services. That’s why we’ve created a new tool that can help.
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Investments + Partnerships = Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young Adults
Brent Parton - Mar 05, 2024
Registered Apprenticeship and the public workforce system can open opportunities for young people and create sustainable career pathways with supportive services and training.
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Labor Relations Consultants: Fill Out Form LM-20 Correctly
Jeffrey Freund - Mar 04, 2024
A new fact sheet identifies common errors in LM-20 reports that labor relations consultants are required to file. Are you making these mistakes?
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Breaking the Silence: Recognizing Mental Health Benefits in the Battle Against Eating Disorders
Lisa M. Gomez - Feb 29, 2024
Eating disorders are mental health conditions and therefore treatment of an eating disorder is a mental health benefit covered by mental health parity laws.
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How OCIO is Using AI to Enrich (Not Replace) Jobs
Louis Charlier - Feb 29, 2024
We're committed to using AI as an effective tool for America’s workers and our staff. With an open-minded approach, we can make work more fair, enjoyable and productive.
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Equity for Black Workers: Continuing the Fight
Doug Parker - Feb 29, 2024
A rising fatality rate for Black workers shows we must do more to advance equity and improve safety.
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The Fast-Growing Number of Black Women Apprentices
Georgia Poyatzis, Gretchen Livingston - Feb 29, 2024
Apprenticeship creates a pathway to skilled jobs for women, and the number of Black women in apprenticeship programs has more than tripled since 2014 - increasing from 7,586 to 24,620.