Government

How to improve women’s retirement security in 2025 Saving for old age is challenging for most people, but recent data suggest women are less likely than men to consider their retirement savings on-track. Nearly half of…
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Making holiday work safe for everyone The holiday season is here, and many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends, sharing festive meals and finding the perfect gifts. But behind the scenes, thousands of…
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Fresh starts for formerly incarcerated veterans The military gave me much more than a good job out of high school. It gave me a purpose, self-determination skills, and lasting personal connections that have shaped my career and…
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Right fit, right protection Imagine an athlete stepping into a game without the right gear — risky right? Helmets, pads and the proper shoes aren’t just accessories, they’re essential to keep them safe. The workplace is…
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Far from home, worker calls Labor Department, desperate for help It was my fourth year as a Wage and Hour investigator when I got the call that would lead me to a powerful lesson: As a U.S. Department of Labor employee, I can…
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Boosting efficiency with AI: real-world success stories At the Department of Labor, we're on the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence to not only enhance jobs but also to streamline operations and elevate our…
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Year in review: Five major IT innovations in 2024 The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has been hard at work over the past year, dedicated to championing IT innovations with America’s workers in mind. Here are…
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Celebrating two years of the PUMP Act When my mother was pregnant with me, she was a farmworker in South Carolina working the seasonal tobacco harvest. A few months after my birth, when she returned to work full-time, she no…
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No golden years: The wage gap for older women of color Older women workers of color face wage penalties for their age, their gender and their race. Indeed, the wage gap for full-time, full-year workers is particularly sizable…
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From coast to coast, the gender wage gap is worse for older women No matter where they live, older women face a considerable wage gap. Across all 50 states and the 35 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., they are paid…
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