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Equity for Black Artists in the Entertainment Industry   In celebration of this year’s national Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” the Department of Labor hosted an event titled “Making Equity Real: Creating Career Pathways and Good Jobs in the Arts.” Through a series of live performances and a panel discussion hosted by Acting Secretary of Labor

How Targeting Industries with High Employment of Women Helps Lower the Pay Gap While the gap in pay between men and women has grown smaller over the years, there is still plenty of work to do to close the pay gap, and recent data illuminates how the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) can help contribute to closing it. Every fiscal

What You Need to Know About the Gender Wage Gap March 12 is Equal Pay Day – which represents the date into the year women must work in order to earn the same amount as the average man the previous year. But what does that mean? And what can we say about the gender wage gap today?  Here are five

Record Profit, Questionable Protections: The State of Workers’ Comp Christopher J. Godfrey Tags: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) workers’ comp misclassification Social Security featured Sourced from Us Dept of Labor

Fast-Growing Science Occupations March 14 is Scientists Day, as well as being Pi Day. Scientists contribute to our knowledge in countless ways, from helping us solve everyday problems to leading discoveries of new galaxies. If you’re interested in a science career, there’s good news: many jobs in science are growing — and they pay well, too. While there are many

Making it Easier for Miners to Get the Health Care They Need At a free MSHA health clinic held at the Kentucky Mining Institute Mine Rescue Contest in August 2023, a medical professional performs screenings for cholesterol, BMI, glucose and high blood pressure. Coming from a mining community in West Virginia, I’ve seen firsthand how too many miners struggle to

Investments + Partnerships = Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young Adults Young people need sustainable career pathways with supportive services and training to meet employers’ needs and prepare them to excel across in-demand industries. Registered Apprenticeship and the public workforce system can open opportunities for young people.  To reinforce the belief that our young people have the talent needed to help industries innovate

Labor Relations Consultants: Fill Out Form LM-20 Correctly   In 1959, when Congress enacted the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, it concluded that financial transparency was an important part of the labor-management relations world. Under the LMRDA, unions, employers, their respective officers and employees, and surety companies are all required to file reports containing certain financial information related to their

How OCIO is Using AI to Enrich (Not Replace) Jobs   Artificial intelligence is capturing headlines, sparking curiosity and concern. While it may sound like science fiction sometimes, the reality is that it’s simply a tool – and it’s up to us how we choose to use it. The federal government, through the Biden-Harris administration’s AI executive order, is championing

Breaking the Silence: Recognizing Mental Health Benefits in the Battle Against Eating Disorders President Biden proclaimed that this week, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, is an essential time to shed light on this serious health issue that affects nearly 1 in 10 individuals across America. Eating disorders not only impact your physical health but also your emotional and psychological well-being.