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Get to know your union’s annual financial report Unions depend on organization, accountability, and trust. A key part of that trust comes through transparency — understanding how your union functions and how it manages its…
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Help for employers on pay and leave laws Late this July, the Department of Labor relaunched the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. In a recent blog, Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling explained how…
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Expanding retirement plan options for small employers Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order to lower the cost of living for American families, the Department of Labor has issued guidance to help small employers join…
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Affirming the Right to Work: 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act Brian Walsh When I first joined the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) during President Trump’s first term, I was…
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How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust At the U.S. Department of Labor, we are committed to helping employers, unions, and plan administrators follow the law. That’s why I’m proud to announce the launch of…
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July 25: A Birthday, a Mission, a Movement July 25 holds deep meaning for me for two reasons. Not only is it my birthday, but it’s also recognized as National Hire a Veteran Day. This is a chance to inspire employers to…
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Good visibility is no accident In September 2022, a dump truck operator in Georgia arrived at a construction site to deliver fill soil. As he backed up to unload at the top of a slope, something went terribly wrong – the…
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How opinion letters empower workers and employers At the U.S. Department of Labor, we are committed to putting the American Worker First by making compliance easier, complex labor laws understandable, and providing…
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Why choose apprenticeship? 4 tips from a sheet metal worker Sheet metal worker Wayne Person as director of operations after 44 years of dedicated service in ship repair. As part of her America at Work tour, Secretary…
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Trench safety starts with you From June 16 to 20, employers and workers across the country have the opportunity to reinforce their commitment to safety by joining the 2025 Trench Safety Stand-Down. This national event…
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