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All we really need to know we learned on the farm: A Pride Month celebration “Working for the Employer and Workplace Policy Team at ODEP is a dream come true. On the farm so many years ago, I wanted to change the world. Now I…
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Holistic path to success for Delaware students “Everyone you don’t want…we’ll take. We don’t care who you are, we’ll provide the resources.”This is the mentality it takes to offer comprehensive training, education and life…
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Empowering LGBTQI+ workers: 7 key workplace protections and resources In today’s diverse workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor is a committed advocate for the rights of LGBTQI+ workers. It’s not just about following the law;…
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Avoiding elder financial abuse Elder abuse, including financial exploitation and fraud, is sadly a growing problem. In fact, elderly individuals across America suffer an approximate annual loss of $2.6 billion due to financial…
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5 ways employers can make workplaces more menstruation-friendly To commemorate this Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Women’s Bureau is breaking down the stereotypes and stigmas that have made menstruation a taboo topic in the…
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Your mental health matters: making the most of the support from your workplace May is Mental Health Awareness Month, reminding us of the critical need to prioritize mental well-being – especially in the workplace where many…
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Add partnership to your shopping list!  When you enter grocery stores to shop, I am sure labor-management partnerships are not on your shopping list. While you may not know about the partnership between the union, and 9…
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Don’t wait for something bad to happen! The memorial to fallen workers outside Labor Department headquarters in Washington, D.C.Every year, on average, dozens of workers are fatally injured in my home state of Idaho. Of those…
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Toward a green global economy for working families Women farmers in an agricultural field in Nepal.Imagine a rice farmer and her child in Nepal. Imagine their land going uncultivated as floods, monsoons, landslides and a…
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Streamlining services for injured federal workers  From prolonged pandemics to sudden disasters, the Department of Labor plays a crucial role in supporting federal workers who get hurt or sick on the job. The department’s …
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