Mothers’ Employment Two Years Later

Mark DeWolf, Liana Christin Landivar
Since COVID-19 became widespread in early 2020, mothers have experienced greater disruptions to their employment. Expanded access to paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling, improved compensation and greater investment in care infrastructure can help achieve a more equitable recovery.

Working Moms Need Access to Leave and Job Flexibility

Gretchen Livingston
The increase in job flexibilities and leave options during the pandemic made clear that in many cases, family-friendly work policies improve quality of life for workers while also allowing them to successfully perform their jobs.

#StandDown4Safety

Scott Ketcham
Fatalities related to fall hazards are far too common, particularly in the construction industry, where 351 workers died after falling at construction worksites in 2020, and many more were seriously injured. Fortunately, the hazards can be avoided, and employers can prevent falls with three simple steps.

Improving the FECA Claims Process for Federal Firefighters with Cancer, Heart and Lung Diseases

Christopher J. Godfrey
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs announced policy changes aimed at streamlining claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational illnesses.

Fastest Growing Jobs in the Federal Government

Ryan Farrell, Maria Hussain
During Public Service Recognition Week, we’re recognizing the hardworking people who make up our federal workforce and looking to federal workers of the future.

Own a Small Business? We’re Here to Help

Doug Parker, Ali Khawar, Raj Nayak
The U.S. Department of Labor is proud to support the Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week. We help connect small businesses to apprenticeship and skills training programs, workplace safety and health resources, wage and hour guidance, health care and retirement planning, employment resources for people with disabilities—and much more.

Hurricane Season Is Coming -- Prepare Now to Keep Your Workers Safe

Lee Anne Jillings
Hurricane season is coming, and the time to prepare is now. Here are five steps employers can take to protect their workers before hurricane season kicks off.