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Employer strategies to end gender-based violence and harassment at work In addition to providing a safe and equitable workplace, employers have a major role to play in ensuring their workplaces are respectful environments free of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH). Preventing GBVH at work is also good for businesses: It reduces staff turnover, increases productivity, creates a safer work environment

Fresh starts for formerly incarcerated veterans The military gave me much more than a good job out of high school. It gave me a purpose, self-determination skills, and lasting personal connections that have shaped my career and life. So much of what is good in my life I owe to my time in the U.S. military. However, not every veteran’s

4 strategies for unions to end gender-based violence and harassment at work Gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the world of work is a whole-of-society issue with harmful impacts on workers’ safety and economic security, as well as equity and cultural progress. Workers’ voices and experiences must be at the center of any solution to address and prevent GBVH because

Caring for a family member includes understanding their health coverage As a family caregiver, you hold the keys to your loved one’s health. You take care of the big and little tasks of their health and personal care, such as scheduling medical appointments, handling medications, communicating with their doctors and dealing with the details of their health coverage. The last

Making holiday work safe for everyone The holiday season is here, and many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends, sharing festive meals and finding the perfect gifts. But behind the scenes, thousands of workers at farms, meatpacking facilities, warehouses, grocery stores, package delivery and retail stores are making sure you have what you need. These

Highlights of a record-breaking National Apprenticeship Week 2024 We’ve come a long way from talking about Registered Apprenticeship as the nation’s best kept secret in workforce development. Far from it: This year our ApprenticeshipUSA partners – which include employers and industry representatives, labor and community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and federal, state, and local government agencies – successfully hosted

Garnished tips at Friendship Diner Kyle Annette, Kyle and Laura all worked at the Friendship Diner in Evansville, Indiana. Unfortunately, the work environment was far from friendly. The diner’s owner created a hostile environment for employees and violated their workplace rights. As servers, they were ordered to share or “pool” their tips together, a practice that is illegal under the

How we’re making life easier for military spouses In November we celebrate veterans – and we also celebrate the families that make their service possible. I’m proud that the Department of Labor recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of military families and works to alleviate the challenges they face. As the wife of an Air Force veteran who just retired after

Empowering domestic violence survivors with financial resources Domestic violence is an ongoing crisis in our country.It not only impacts survivors’ physical and mental well-being, but also their financial security. Many domestic violence survivors remain with or return to abusive partners due to financial dependence. Fear of losing economic stability can make it difficult to leave an abusive situation. Every year

Saluting home care workers during Care at Home Month During Care at Home Month in November, the department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) salutes home care workers who deliver vital services to some of our communities’ most vulnerable people. These unsung heroes care for those who can’t always take care of themselves, including older adults, people with disabilities and children