unemployment benefits

We know robust social protection can make a difference in the fight to end child labor. When families have access to social supports, like unemployment benefits or in-kind food or cash programs, they are less likely to resort to child labor to weather a crisis such as a lost job, an injury or illness, or even a conflict or displacement.

See how the U.S. Department of Labor is using data to improve our work and make sure we’re serving all America’s workers equitably.