Mental health at work, Workers Memoria l Day, womens employment data and more

Supporting mental health at work

More than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness. During Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how we're supporting efforts to improve mental health at work.

Remembering the workers who never came home

At Workers Memorial Day events across the country, we joined family members, labor leaders and others to remember those killed or injured on the job and recommit to making workplaces safer for all. If you weren’t able to join us, watch the recording of the memorial event and the wreath-laying ceremony held at Labor Department headquarters. Learn more about:

Millions in grants available to strengthen unemployment insurance programs

To help states strengthen unemployment insurance programs and prevent and detect fraud more effectively, we’re making up to $200 million available to states in American Rescue Plan Act grants. This is part of the broader historic investment of $2 billion in ARPA funding.

Stopping falls – the deadliest workplace hazard

During the 10th annual Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction this week, OSHA launched a new National Emphasis Program to prevent falls across industries. Falls are the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries and the most cited violation in construction industry inspections.

Employment loss and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mothers lost a lot of jobs at the start of the pandemic, especially compared to fathers. But how are they faring now? A new report highlights the latest stats on maternal employment.

$90M to connect young people with high demand careers

We’ve awarded $90 million in grants to 68 organizations in 32 states to support training and employment services that will help young people enter high demand careers.

Assets will be distributed to participants harmed by an underfunded group health plan arrangement

The independent fiduciary of a multiple employee welfare arrangement must distribute more than $6.75 million in recovered assets to those who suffered harm after the MEWA accumulated more than $54 million in unpaid health claims.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

🍟 Not loving it

We found labor law violations at three separate McDonald's restaurants in the Southeast, including two 10-year-old workers at a Kentucky location.

Amazon fails to deliver

An ongoing OSHA investigation found Amazon failed to provide adequate medical treatment for injuries at a New York fulfillment center.

Elevating care work

We’re implementing a new executive order and helping build an economy that works for all.

Mine safety findings

Our Mine Safety and Health Administration found 205 violations – including 52 significant and substantial findings – at 16 mines in 12 states last month.

Opioid grants

We’ve awarded $985,474 to help Washington continue employment and training services to combat the state’s opioid crisis.

Wage theft is illegal

We recovered $545,655 for 42 workers after finding a California care provider deliberately denied them overtime and created a second payroll to hide the fraud.

Coming soon: Tech Day

Federal employees and contractors: Want to explore emerging technologies in use across the government? Join us for Federal Tech Day on May 18.

EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Preventing and addressing workplace retaliation

We recently joined the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and National Labor Relations Board to share best practices on preventing and addressing retaliation in the workplace.

HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT

Celebrating AANHPI heritage

We’re celebrating Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders who courageously advanced equity, fought for justice and improved working conditions – often in the face of racism and discrimination – for all of America's workers.

TWEET OF THE WEEK

This #WorkersMemorialDay, we honor all those killed on the job and hold their loved ones in our hearts. We remember the dead and fight for the living because a safe workplace isn’t a privilege – it’s every worker’s right. osha.gov/workers-memorial
-@USDOL

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