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Honoring America’s Nuclear Weapons Workers Left: Workers checking for radioactive contaminants. Right: Workers turning in their pocket dosimeters at the end of a shift, which were worn to measure radiation doses and prevent excessive exposure. Both photos are circa 1950 at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Source: U.S. Department of Energy On Oct. 30, we recognize the sacrifices made by

Making the Grade in IT Modernization   The Department of Labor is putting in the work to modernize our IT systems. Not only does this make it more efficient to support America’s workforce, but it also saves taxpayer money and resources. And Congress is taking notice: We earned the top overall grade on the latest FITARA scorecard. What is FITARA?

Fulfilling Our Obligation to Federal First Responders   On National First Responders Day, we recognize and thank the many federal employees who put their safety on the line to serve the American public. From law enforcement officers and wildland firefighters to disaster relief officials and public health workers, thousands of first responders serve our country in the federal workforce. At

Breast Cancer: Know Your Healthcare Rights As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) wants you to know about important protections and how we can support you. The best way to fight breast cancer is by taking preventive steps and getting screened early. The Affordable Care Act ensures women have access to recommended preventive services

Wage and Hour Division: Working to Keep Kids Safe A Packers Sanitation Services Inc. employee cleans a meat processing plant Finding just one child in harm’s way is one too many. For the Wage and Hour Division, protecting children in the workplace has always been and continues to be our top priority. Whether from a complaint, a lead, a referral

How the Family and Medical Leave Act Delivered for Candice The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been the cornerstone of the Department of Labor’s efforts to promote work-life balance since it became law in 1993. The success of the law over the last 30 years is reflected in the stories of the workers who have exercised their rights to take job-protected

DOL Work Study: Changing Pathways, Changing Lives Reginald Laurenceau joined the U.S. Army in 2014 with the intent of making it a career. He was an infantry soldier who served with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York. Born in Haiti and raised in New England, Laurenceau’s dream of being a long-time soldier ended abruptly in 2016 when

Inducting Gerald Bostock, Donald Zarda and Aimee Stephens into the Labor Hall of Honor On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. Justice Neil Gorsuch, in the majority opinion,

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 7 In-Demand IT Jobs   This October we recognize National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to ensure that all Americans have the resources and knowledge to keep their information safe and secure online. Computer-related occupations are expected to be in high demand over the 2022–32 decade due to the increase in digital materials and the need for enhanced

Collaborating with Advocates Gets Construction Workers Paid En español | Em português Diego Low (fourth from left) with other worker advocates and Wage and Hour Division staff At the Department of Labor, when we find workers who haven’t been paid, we do everything we can to ensure those workers receive all their hard-earned wages. But distributing back wages from our