| Jul 24 | How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust 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 our expanded self-a... |
| Jul 16 | Affirming the Right to Work: 35 Years of the Americans with Disabil... 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 proud to advance ODEP’s... |
| Jul 15 | July 25: A Birthday, a Mission, a Movement 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 use the dynamic skil... |
| Jun 2 | Why choose apprenticeship? 4 tips from a sheet metal worker 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 Lori Chavez-DeRemer is v... |
| Jun 2 | How opinion letters empower workers and employers 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 answers for everyone. Tha... |
| May 19 | Good visibility is no accident 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 truck started rolli... |
| May 8 | Standing down to prevent falls Standing down to prevent falls Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling attends a safety stand-down in Bethesda, Maryland, on May 7 hosted by Hensel Phelps. This week, I was excited to join construction company Hensel Phelps and more than 1,800 workers, ... |
| May 1 | Empowering small businesses for a stronger America Empowering small businesses for a stronger America Small businesses are the engine of the American economy -- creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening communities. The U.S. Department of Labor is proud to celebrate National Small Busin... |