Signed 50 years ago, the Rehabilitation Act was the first federal law to address civil rights for people with disabilities, and it had a profound impact.

On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.

As we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, learn about emerging hotspots for forced labor and what we’re doing to combat it.

We're taking action to help make sure safety gear fits all workers in the construction industry, regardless of gender or body type.

The Navajo Nation in the Four Corners region has been an important area for both coal and uranium mining.

Claims examiner Vanessa Ross helps make sure that workers injured or sickened on the job receive the benefits they’re entitled to. 

Through tools like the High Road to the Middle Class map, we are supporting communities across the nation to develop high road training partnerships.

Our new map spotlights high road training programs that train America’s infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing workforce for good jobs.

Working with local partners, we've recovered $505,540 in back wages for 161 workers in the Mississippi Delta and fined employers $341,838 for violating the law.

July is Extreme Heat Awareness Month. One of the biggest hazards at this time of year is overheating. Outdoor and indoor heat exposure may cause heat-related illnesses and can lead to preventable fatalities.