Serving the Families of Fallen Miners

Brian Thompson
At 6 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, 56-year-old James “Dee” Hemphill and 24-year-old Emmitt Shorter went to work at Harmony Mine and Mill in Mississippi. Both men were working together to excavate material from the Johnson Pit and transport it to the on-site plant or waste dump.

Innovative Technologies at the Department of Labor

Krista Kinnard
Get a sneak preview of tech innovations at the Labor Department and other agencies we'll be showcasing at Federal Tech Day on May 18, but here’s a sneak preview.

Protecting the Rights of Working Parents

Steven Salazar
When Daryl took parental leave for the birth of his daughter, his company fired him - in violation of the law. So he called the Wage and Hour Division.

A Second Chance Set This Worker on the Path to Career Success

Office of Public Affairs
Second Chance Month provides an opportunity to highlight the barriers people face in finding work after incarceration – and the benefits of the programs that help them overcome those challenges.

Update to the CareerInfo App is Now Available!

Domingo Angeles
The CareerInfo app helps you find data and information about employment opportunities and prospects for hundreds of occupations. You can also find out about: median pay, education requirements, projected industry growth, and more!