Government

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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Making an impact for misclassified workers As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on how the U.S. Department of Labor delivers results for workers across the country. We’re particularly proud of enforcing minimum…
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Caring for a family member includes understanding their health coverage As a family caregiver, you hold the keys to your loved one’s health. You take care of the big and little tasks of their health and personal care, such as…
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4 strategies for unions to end gender-based violence and harassment at work Gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH)in the world of work is a whole-of-society issue with harmful impacts on workers’ safety and economic…
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Employer strategies to end gender-based violence and harassment at work In addition to providing a safe and equitable workplace, employers have a major role to play in ensuring their workplaces are respectful environments free…
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Garnished tips at Friendship Diner Kyle Annette, Kyle and Laura all worked at the Friendship Diner in Evansville, Indiana. Unfortunately, the work environment was far from friendly. The diner’s owner created a hostile…
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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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Phasing out pay inequity for workers with disabilities In 1938, Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which included a provision, now referred to as section 14(c), that grants the Secretary of Labor authority to…
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Highlights of a record-breaking National Apprenticeship Week 2024 We’ve come a long way from talking about Registered Apprenticeship as the nation’s best kept secret in workforce development. Far from it: This year our…
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