Government

How Historic Infrastructure Investments Can Advance Equity in the Labor Force The historic infrastructure investments of the Biden-Harris administration create a unique opportunity to ensure equity, inclusion and access to good…
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By the Numbers: 5 Facts about Older Women Providing Unpaid Care Older women are critical to the care infrastructure of the U.S. Not only are they disproportionately concentrated in paid caregiving occupations, but they supply…
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Caring for Caregivers Healthcare workers are the unsung heroes who care for those who can’t always take care of themselves, including older adults, people with disabilities and children with special needs.As the Department of…
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Protecting Workers’ Retirement Savings For every worker, the promise of a just day’s pay for a hard day’s work, a safe return home at the end of the workday, the ability to retire with dignity. The promise of a good job that…
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Rosalynn Carter’s Lasting Impact on Mental Health A few days ago, the nation learned that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter had died. As we all mourn her passing, I found myself reflecting on the incredible legacy that she has…
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Keep Workers Safe from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment  Gender-based violence and harassment is a workplace safety issue. It affects the mental and physical health of workers, disproportionately impacting women, people of…
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A Long Overdue Update for Retirement Savings Protections When you're saving for retirement, there are lots of important decisions you need to make. It can feel overwhelming to think about your financial future and navigate the…
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Improving Data to Support the Home- and Community-Based Workforce This November, as we honor National Family Caregivers Month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Labor are also…
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Jeannie’s Courage to Stand Up for Her Rights Paid Off When Jeannie Ayer called the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Divisionabout potential violations committed by her employer, she wasn’t sure what to expect. She had…
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Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs Today kicks off the 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Weekwhich runs through Friday, Nov. 19!National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where employers,…
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