Career Advice

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.

The Fast-Growing Number of Black Women Apprentices Apprenticeship creates a promising pathway to skilled jobs for women, especially women of color, that combines on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction using an “earn and learn” model. Ninety percent of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship, with an average starting salary of $80,000. The lifetime earning advantage of apprenticeships is estimated

Equity for Black Workers: Continuing the Fight A collage of historical images from the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis in 1968 carrying signs that read “I AM A MAN,” the 1881 Atlanta Washerwomen Strike, and photos of the Pullman porters. Source: National Archives When we think of Black Americans’ fight for

Strengthening America at Home: Black Workers in WWII My work and the work of my colleagues at the Wage and Hour Division is to protect vulnerable workers from violations of some of their most fundamental workplace rights, like minimum wage, overtime and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  Every day, and especially as I reflect on Black

Hours Worked = Hours Paid Having a job should be straightforward – you work and then you get paid. But at the Wage and Hour Division, we sometimes uncover illegal schemes employers use to deny workers their rightful wages. As we celebrate National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, it’s crucial to spotlight stories of workers who courageously stood up for their

Black Miners and the Battle of Blair Mountain Miners in front of the Laura Mine in Red Star, West Virginia. Source: Lewis Hine, Library of Congress Since 1863, when my home state of West Virginia was born, coal mining has been central to its history, culture and economy. Often overlooked, however, are the contributions made by Black workers who also

Take Control of Your Heart Health: Employer Health Plan Benefits You Should Know The health plan coverage you have through your job isn’t just about covering medical costs when you’re sick – it’s also about promoting preventive care (like screenings, check-ups and patient counseling) and wellness programs that can significantly affect your long-term health – especially when it comes to

Black History Month: Lifelong Perspectives Tonya Brown   Growing up, I was usually one of only a few African American students in my class, and during Black History Month each February, I felt a great sense of pride as we learned about the achievements of people who looked like me.     I recall my mom taking me to the library

3 New Women’s Bureau Resources in Spanish En español The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to making its programs, services and resources more accessible to workers and individuals who have limited English proficiency. As part of this effort, the Women’s Bureau is pleased to share three new resources in Spanish:  Sample employment agreements for domestic workers Domestic workers keep