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I proudly served my country faithfully in the U.S. Army for more than 31 years, and I knew the decision to retire was going to be life-changing process. So before making that decision, I started having conversations with my mentors to ensure I was taking the appropriate steps and making the right decisions for me and my family. For example,

Every day, OSHA inspectors across the nation enforce the laws that protect America’s workers. However, they can’t be everywhere, and inevitably unscrupulous employers will cut corners, leading to preventable worker injuries and deaths. A disproportionate number of these injuries and deaths occur in the construction industry. Last month, we observed Workers Memorial Day, a day when we remember and honor

Since the first 911 call was placed in 1968, the number has become synonymous with help in times of emergencies. The vast majority of Americans are covered by 911 services, with about 240 million 911 calls made in the U.S. every year. The public safety telecommunicators, or 911 operators, who answer these calls may assist callers by providing first aid

At the U.S. Department of Labor, we’re committed to helping America’s employees and employers work together to promote workplace well-being — especially considering the challenges of the past two years. Fostering supportive, mental-health-friendly workplaces is always a priority for us, but we’re paying special attention to these issues throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. For workers with mental

[embedded content] Every year in America, 1 in 5 adults experiences some form of mental illness, 1 in 20 experiences a serious mental illness and 17 million experience a substance use disorder and mental illness. Despite the prevalence of mental health conditions, there’s still a stigma around discussing mental health and its treatment, especially at work – but there shouldn’t

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 428,000 jobs in the month of April, and the unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from March. A few facts:➡️ Since President Joe Biden took office, we’ve created 8.3 million jobs ➡️ We’ve added an average of more than 500,000 new jobs per month in 2022 ➡️ Job

En español [embedded content] For too many workers, payday comes with an unpleasant surprise. They’ve worked hard throughout the pay period and they’re looking forward to receiving their paycheck. They need it to support a family, to pay bills, or to enjoy a weekend trip with friends. But when the paycheck comes, it’s short. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage

The pandemic has shone a spotlight on many aspects of work and family obligations in the U.S. and the myriad ways in which these competing sets of responsibilities sometimes pose untenable trade-offs for working parents. Nowhere is this more apparent than in access to leave and work flexibilities, especially for those with caregiving responsibilities. For many parents, balancing work and

Two weeks ago, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs announced policy changes aimed at streamlining claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational illnesses. Background Historically, firefighters faced challenges in establishing causation between cancers or occupational diseases they may develop through their unique past exposure to toxic, harmful substances during work duties. Recent research suggests firefighters and other federal employees