Jennifer Sheehy -
Highlights from a conversation between ODEP Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Sheehy and Kathy Martinez, who served as ODEP’s assistant secretary from 2009 to 2015.
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ODEP at 20: Leading Voices – Kathy Martinez
Answering the Call: 20 Years of Conversations With America’s Workforce
Tanya Lowe -
For 20 years, our National Contact Center has been answering questions about unemployment, wages, workplace safety and health, pension and health benefits—and much more.
Recovering From a Disaster? We Can Help
Tiffany Koebel -
If your community has been affected by a severe storm, flood or other disaster, the U.S. Department of Labor has resources that can help.
Remembering Those We Lost, Honoring Those Who Helped
Richard Mendelson -
OSHA's Rich Mendelson reflects on his experience leading the Manhattan Area Office on 9/11 and lessons learned.
How to Use Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits
Ali Khawar -
Your health insurance plan may cover the mental health or substance abuse services or treatment you need, thanks to the federal law on mental health parity.
Workplace Suicide Prevention Safety Programs Can Save a Life
Jim Frederick, Karena Lorek, Kristina Lenoch -
Fact: Men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates. During Suicide Prevention Month, OSHA is raising awareness about the importance of mental health safety in the workplace.
August Jobs Report: Americans are Getting Back to Work
Secretary Marty Walsh -
With an average growth of 750,000 jobs in the last three months and the lowest unemployment rate since the pandemic began, the Biden Administration is continuing to get Americans back to work.
5 Numbers from the August Jobs Report
Janelle Jones -
We’re still making our way towards pre-pandemic employment strength, and while there’s still plenty of work to do, August’s report included some positive indicators.
National Preparedness Month: Planning Ahead to Protect Workers
Young Wheeler -
During National Preparedness Month in September, we are getting the word out on how important it is for employers to plan ahead.