Jessica Looman - Mar 28, 2024
The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 exemplifies how the struggle for fairness and equity has benefited America’s workers and families.
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Honoring the Role of Women in the Passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act
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How Crystal Eastman Fought for Pioneering Worker Protections
Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 25, 2024
Her “grand bargain” framework remains the foundation of the workers’ compensation system in the United States.
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Taking Care of Ourselves: Health and Money Smarts for Women
Lisa M. Gomez - Mar 20, 2024
This Women's History Month, we're sharing tips to help you learn more about your rights and options when it comes to safeguarding your health and planning for retirement.
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They Persevered: Honoring Three Georgia Women Behind the Landmark Olmstead Decision
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Mar 14, 2024
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a seminal moment in disability rights history and American history—the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C. —which found that the unjustified segregation of disabled people into institutions was discrimination.
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Equity for Black Artists in the Entertainment Industry
Nicole Jackson Mansch, Alaysia Black Hackett - Mar 13, 2024
Through a series of live performances and a panel discussion hosted by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, we highlighted the contributions of Black artists and workers while addressing equity issues in the arts and entertainment industry.
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How Targeting Industries with High Employment of Women Helps Lower the Pay Gap
Bonnie Worstell - Mar 13, 2024
Recent data illuminates how the Wage and Hour Division can help close the gender pay gap.
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What You Need to Know About the Gender Wage Gap
Erin George, Gretchen Livingston - Mar 12, 2024
What do you need to know about the gender wage gap and why is equal pay day important? The Women's Bureau shares five fast facts and resources on the issue.
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Fast-Growing Science Occupations
Patricia Tate - Mar 08, 2024
If you're looking for an in-demand job and you like science, check out these 10 fast-growing jobs that pay well.
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Record Profit, Questionable Protections: The State of Workers’ Comp
Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 08, 2024
We found several concerning trends in a new report on the workers’ compensation system, raising serious questions about whether the system is fulfilling its obligation to those injured or sickened on the job.