Career Advice

Celebrate your financial independence July is the month we celebrate our nation’s independence, but it can also be the month you celebrate your Financial Independence Day! Make this a time to review your current financial planning – including a financially secure retirement. Whether you’re early in your career or have been working for many years, it is important to check

The Olmstead effect: Celebrating 25 years of positive change Photograph of Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson. Twenty-five years ago this month, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling ushered in an era of profound and positive change for people with disabilities in America—as well as the agencies that serve and support them, including the department. The case was Olmstead v.

For men, taking care of your family means taking care of yourself June is not only when we celebrate Father’s Day but also when we observe Men’s Health Month. This is no coincidence since we know that many men, particularly fathers, neglect their health. Work and family responsibilities take priority over that doctor’s appointment you should have scheduled months ago.

Caribbean roots inspire service to others Regional Solicitor Samantha Thomas I am Samantha Thomas, the daughter of immigrants that came to the United States from the Caribbean in the 1960s. My father hails from the beautiful island nation of Trinidad and Tobago and my mother from Carriacou, Grenada, in the Grenadine Islands. My family has a legacy of service, and

Challenges and choices: Highlights from Triad 2024 Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Deputy Director for Field Operations Javier Ramirez at the Triad 2024 Conference in New York City. The Triad 2024 Conference recently held in New York City brought together practitioners, academics and neutrals, such as mediators and arbitrators, in labor relations to

Updated federal grant guidance will help create good jobs Recently, the Biden-Harris administration issued important updates to the Office of Management and Budget’s Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, also known as the “Uniform Grants Guidance,” which sets parameters for how states and localities, and others, can spend federal money and award it to private entities. These updates streamline and clarify

New tool connects miners with vital health resources Imagine this scenario: John, a miner in his late 30s, realizes he has developed shortness of breath, and his symptoms have been getting worse. A fellow miner recommends that John get evaluated to check for lung disease or other issues. John agrees this is a good idea but isn’t sure how

Older and wiser, but not richer: The gender pay gap for older workers Older women are losing out President Biden recentlyidentified older workers as the “Backbone of the Nation.” While that may be the case, older women workers – who comprise 47% of the labor force ages 55 and older – are plagued by a gender wage gap that is

EMPLEO: 20 years of fighting worker exploitation EMPLEO members representing several organizations, including the Wage and Hour Division, celebrate its 20th anniversary. This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Employment, Education, and Outreach, known as EMPLEO — a unique alliance of government agencies, consulates and nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting labor rights awareness among immigrant communities across multiple states. EMPLEO

Tips for the LGBTQIA+ community to improve your physical and mental health We know that many LGBTQIA+ individuals face unique challenges to their physical and mental health and financial security.In 2022, half of LGBTQIA+ adults had less than $50,000 in household savings and investments, compared to 38% of non-LGBTQIA+ adults. LGBTQIA+ adults have higher poverty rates than non-LGBTQIA+ adults. LGBTQIA+