COVID-19 (pandemic, long COVID)

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Two new reports shed light on the status of working women in America and the challenges they face.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health • By: Karena Lorek •
A group of Alberici Corp. workers participate in a 2021 Suicide Prevention Stand-Down at a Major League Soccer stadium construction site in St. Louis. They are holding a banner that says "You are not alone."
During Suicide Prevention Month, we’re getting the word out about the importance of supporting workers’ mental health. 
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A woman teleworks from a home office.
Family-friendly flexible work policies can have great benefits, but not all workers have equal access.
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Filed in Wage and Hour Issues • By: Robert Vaden •
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Anna Friar had worked over seven years as a kitchen assistant manager and cook at Willowbrook Assisted Living in Lake City, Florida, when she became seriously ill from COVID-19. We
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Data chart on working mothers.
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
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A mother caring for her sick child.
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
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A dad returning home from work greets his two children with a hug
During National Work and Family Month, we're highlighting Department of Labor resources all working families should know about.
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