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10 Hot Healthcare Jobs That Don’t Need a Bachelor’s Degree En español Interested in a career in healthcare? There are many opportunities since an aging population and growing number of people with chronic conditions will significantly increase the demand for medical care. In fact, healthcare occupations are expected to account for about 2 of every 5 new jobs added to

Big Results for Workers in 2023 With a new year starting in a few weeks, it’s a good time to reflect on all that the Wage and Hour Division has accomplished for workers across the country, including the great progress we made in 2023. Our goal is to build on this momentum and do even more to protect workers’ rights

Keep Warehouse Workers Safe This Holiday Season En español   The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it’s also a busy time for one of the largest industries in the country. With increased demand for shipping and fulfilling orders, many warehouse workers face potentially hazardous work conditions that could result in serious injuries.  For example, a

Collective Action to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Domestic workers representing 25 union organizations across 15 countries in Latin America participate in a Solidarity Center-sponsored training focused on building leadership skills and developing strategies for healing deeply embedded trauma experienced on the job. Credit: Solidarity Center/Alexis De Simone This year, the U.S. Department of Labor commemorates the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

Honoring and Protecting Miners on National Miners Day   Each December on National Miners Day, we recognize the contributions that miners make to our country. Historically, miners have been an invaluable part of our nation’s workforce, supplying the minerals and raw materials for many critical needs like energy, manufacturing and infrastructure. Today, thousands of miners supply the iron and coal necessary to produce steel,

Making Artificial Intelligence Work for Workers   On Oct. 30, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. This executive order advances the Biden-Harris administration’s comprehensive strategy for governing the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. A key component of that strategy – especially for

Keep Workers Safe from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment   Gender-based violence and harassment is a workplace safety issue. It affects the mental and physical health of workers, disproportionately impacting women, people of color and LGBTQI+ people. When it comes to safety, prevention is key. That’s why during this year’s global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Department of Labor

Protecting Workers’ Retirement Savings For every worker, the promise of a just day’s pay for a hard day’s work, a safe return home at the end of the workday, the ability to retire with dignity. The promise of a good job that gives a family some breathing room. In President Biden’s America, we are doing everything we can to make

Caring for Caregivers Healthcare workers are the unsung heroes who care for those who can’t always take care of themselves, including older adults, people with disabilities and children with special needs. As the Department of Labor observes National Home Care and Hospice Month and National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, we’re reaffirming our commitment to protecting healthcare workers’ rights year-round. In

From #BaitToPlate: Securing Labor Justice for Fishers Fishers on a dock in Thailand.  With the help of modern technology, companies can trace seafood supply chains from bait to plate, including details such as water temperature and what the fish are fed. If it’s possible to track the fish quality so precisely, it should also be possible for companies to track