Honoring Veterans

U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia joined the Department's Military Veterans Alliance for a ceremony honoring America's veterans for Veterans Day.

#HireVets

Secretary Scalia recognized 427 employers from around the nation with the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award for their efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans at a ceremony this week in Washington, D.C.

Supporting American Workers

For the first time in more than two decades, a proposed rule would expand protection and support for America's workers through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.

National Apprenticeship Week Kicks Off Monday

The fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week kicks off on Monday, November 11. Learn how you can get involved.

In Case You Missed It

Bonus Rule

A proposed rule would allow job creators to offer bonuses or other incentive-based pay to employees whose hours vary from week to week.

Military Healthcare

A proposed rule would clarify that the Department's contractor compliance office has no authority over healthcare providers that participate in TRICARE.

Military Spouses

A new Department directive encourages government contractors to recruit, hire, and retain the spouses of veterans and active duty military members.

Mine Safety

Good news for mine safety and health: For the fifth consecutive year, no U.S. mines met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations.

Ag Wages Recovered

An agricultural employment education and enforcement initiative recovered $422,152 for workers in Southern and Central California.

Ohio Storm Grant

The Department awarded an additional $1,560,000 to help dislocated workers in Ohio affected by storms and flooding in February 2018.

Stat of the Week

More Job Openings than Job Seekers

There were 7 million job openings at the end of September, making it the 19th straight month in which there were more job openings than seekers according to data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Compliance Assistance Highlight

Helping Service Members Succeed in the Civilian Workforce

The Department issued two opinion letters that will assist active duty service members in their transitions to the civilian workforce.