| Sep 12 | The LMRDA: Strengthening American workplaces since 1959 The LMRDA: Strengthening American workplaces since 1959 Throwback to 2019: In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the LMRDA, the Department of Labor inducted Sen. Robert P. Griffin and Howard Jenkins Jr. , into the department’s Hall of Honor ... |
| Sep 10 | Serving federal firefighters hurt on the job Serving federal firefighters hurt on the job Federal firefighters conduct a prescribed burn on the Lake Tahoe Bason Management Unit, May 7, 2025. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres) The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs at the U.S.... |
| Sep 9 | Workplace safety includes mental health Workplace safety includes mental health Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the critical importance of mental health in every aspect of life — including the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administ... |
| Sep 9 | Help for employers on pay and leave laws 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 self-audits, “enable you to ... |
| Sep 8 | Get to know your union’s annual financial report 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 resources. That’s where ... |
| Sep 3 | Labor to have faith again Labor to have faith again Faith organizations now have an explicit welcome in every discretionary Department of Labor grant opportunity announcement, making clear they are not only eligible, but encouraged, to apply for funding. In February,... |
| Jul 28 | Expanding retirement plan options for small employers 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 high-quality, low-cost ... |
| 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... |