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We can help keep your business running, even when catastrophe strikes

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Wages and Benefits
• By: Betty Campbell • September 14, 2023
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Here are a few tips to help protect your bottom line, and your employees' wages, in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
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Beat the Heat: Tips for Agricultural Workers to Stay Safe and Healthy

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• By: Betty Campbell • June 6, 2023
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When it comes to heat, workers have rights and protections. Here are some of the key protections you should know about to stay cool on the job.
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For the Holidays, Keep Our Children Safe at Work

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• By: Betty Campbell • December 20, 2022
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We have resources to make sure parents, employers and young workers are aware of the rules that apply to working youth.
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This November, We Honor Healthcare Workers – and Continue Protecting Their Rights

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Care Economy
• By: Betty Campbell • November 16, 2022
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As the Wage and Hour Division observes National Home Care and Hospice Month and National Family Caregivers Month, we’re reaffirming our commitment to protecting healthcare workers’ rights year-round.
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