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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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Key partnerships strengthened school district amid crises The St. Helena labor-management team meeting at their district office for a CA LMI training session. The California Labor Management Initiativepromotes collaboration…
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Saluting home care workers during Care at Home Month During Care at Home Month in November, the department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) salutes home care workers who deliver vital services to some of our communities’ most…
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Empowering domestic violence survivors with financial resources Domestic violence is an ongoing crisis in our country. It not only impacts survivors’ physical and mental well-being, but also their financial security. Many…
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How we’re making life easier for military spouses In November we celebrate veterans – and we also celebrate the families that make their service possible. I’m proud that the Department of Labor recognizes the contributions and…
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National Apprenticeship Week 2024: 10 Years of Celebrating Opportunity, Security and Dignity Federal funding has created millions of good jobs, providing dignity, security and opportunity for the advancement of America’s…
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Take advantage of your open enrollment period to get the coverage you need When your open enrollment period for your job-based health, dental, vision and other coverage begins, it’s important to take a look at your options and…
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