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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

WEBThe Department of Labor’s new overtime regulation is restoring and extending this promise for millions more lower-paid salaried workers in the U.S.

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OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard Protects …

WEBAfter extensive analysis of the science, OSHA determined the most impactful action we could take was to issue an emergency temporary standard (or ETS) focused on health …

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Promoting Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces — for …

WEBFor someone with a mental health condition, this might mean the ability to work remotely, take breaks or access leave for medical appointments, to name a few examples. …

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New Dashboards Offer Insight on State Workforce Services

WEBEach year, our Employment and Training Administration provides oversight for programs authorized through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to help …

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Reflecting on how the Affordable Care Act Changed …

WEBBefore the passage of the Affordable Care Act, getting adequate and reliable health coverage was a challenge for millions of Americans. Many plans didn’t allow you to keep …

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3 Ways the American Rescue Plan Helps People Who Lost …

WEBThankfully, there is a program in place to help workers and their families maintain coverage. Thirty-five years ago this week, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of …

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The Power of Second Chances for Women Who Served …

WEBIn 2022, a woman named Shan Shan Burkett from Escambia County, Alabama, was given a second chance that transformed her life. Shan Shan had a history of incarceration for a …

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The Keys to Financial Capability U.S. Department of …

WEBApril is Financial Capability Month – a great time to focus on your financial security and commit to taking charge of your retirement planning. You can start by familiarizing …

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Big Answers for Small Businesses U.S. Department of …

WEBAt the U.S. Department of Labor, we administer and enforce more than 180 federal laws that establish the rights of about 150 million workers in 10 million workplaces around the …

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How One Partnership is Stabilizing the Healthcare …

WEBThe Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP) is a labor-management partnership established by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and various national …

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10 Well-Paying, Fast-Growing Jobs in Healthcare

WEBEmployment growth, projected 2022-32: 10% (much faster than average) Number of jobs, 2022: 16,500. Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree. Nurse anesthetists, …

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Waging the Fight for a Living Wage U.S. Department of Labor Blog

WEBA Bangladeshi worker at a garment factory that is part of the department-funded Better Work program. Credit: Better Work. In Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, which …

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Taking Care of Ourselves: Health and Money Smarts for Women

WEBWe know that women often put the needs of others before their own, even when it comes to their physical and mental health and financial security. This Women’s History Month, we …

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World Health Day: Celebrating Good Health and In-Demand …

WEBInterested in working in health care? You will have many job opportunities since overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2021 to 2031, …

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A New Rule to Improve Protections for Farmworkers

WEBFarmworkers are vital to our nation’s food supply and communities but are often among America’s most vulnerable to workplace abuses. The H-2A temporary agricultural …

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Tracking Leading Indicators to Prevent Injury and Illness

WEBLeading indicators are proactive and preventive measures that provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of safety and health programs, enabling employers to assess the risk …

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Working for Wellness: Careers that Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

WEBHelping people manage their health and wellness is an important job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that, from 2020 to 2030, employment in some of these occupations …

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Best Practices on Preventing Heat Illness at Work

WEBEn español. With temperatures rising as we head into the summer months, so does the risk of heat hazards. In 2019, exposure to heat led to 43 work-related deaths and 2,410 …

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Take Control of Your Heart Health: Employer Health Plan Benefits …

WEBThe health plan coverage you have through your job isn't just about covering medical costs when you're sick - it's also about promoting preventive care (like screenings, check-ups …

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Speak Up, Save Lives: MSHA Has Your Back U.S. Department of …

WEBCall or write any MSHA inspector or office, call our 24/7 hotline at 1-800-746-1553 or report it online at online through MSHA’s Hazardous Condition Complaint system. Chris …

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Celebrating the 1st Annual Youth Apprenticeship Week

WEBThis year marks the Department of Labor’s first Annual Youth Apprenticeship Week. To kick off this inaugural celebration, Cierra Mitchell, division director of the Labor Department’s …

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New Guidance on Havana Syndrome Workers’ Comp Claims

WEBWe recently published a bulletin with targeted guidance on processing claims for Havana Syndrome, which fall under the category of anomalous health incidents (known as …

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10 Hot Healthcare Jobs That Don’t Need a Bachelor’s Degree

WEBOccupational openings, 2022–32 annual average: 16,400. Diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in creating images, known as sonograms or ultrasounds, of the body’s organs …

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How We've Saved 1,000 Trees (and Counting!)

WEBAs we commemorate Earth Month 2024, the Department of Labor is proud to announce a major milestone: we have eliminated approximately 10 million pieces of paper through …

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Making it Easier for Miners to Get the Health Care They Need

WEBThe good news is that it’s now easier than ever for miners to find a healthcare facility able to serve their unique needs. I’m proud to announce a new tool my team has created that …

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Mount Vernon U.S. Department of Labor Blog

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