Improving workplace mental health and well-being

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams joined corporate employers and disability advocacy and labor leaders for an event highlighting innovative approaches to fostering supportive, mental health-friendly workplaces.

Secretary Walsh highlights administration achievements in Massachusetts, Florida and Kansas

In cities across the country this week, Secretary Walsh highlighted how the Biden-Harris administration is investing in workers, families and a brighter future.

• Massachusetts: Secretary Walsh and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona met with students training for careers in new technologies and discussed how the Biden-Harris administrations Economic Blueprint will help rebuild a more innovative, resilient, equitable economy.
• Florida: Walsh visited Broward College for a roundtable discussion on the role of post-secondary institutions in strengthening career pathways and rebuilding our nations economy. In Miami, he highlighted investments in clean energy and efforts to reduce costs for American families.
• Kansas: Walsh visited a licensing test center to highlight how local workforce systems bolster apprenticeship and address supply chain needs.

$15 million in hurricane recovery funds

Weve awarded an initial $15 million to support disaster-relief and employment and training services in Florida as the state continues its recovery from Hurricane Ian.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Violations continue

After ignoring safety standards yet again, Dollar General faces another $1,680,216 in OSHA fines totaling more than $9.6 million in penalties since 2017.

Discrimination resolution

Sysco Central Texas has agreed to resolve alleged hiring discrimination against 370 female and Black job applicants at a warehouse distribution center.

$1.2M to support vets

Weve awarded $1.2 million to improve the customer experience for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses using our resources.

Improving health literacy

Its Health Literacy Month! Here are some tips to make your health benefits work for you.

Overtime recovered

We recovered $216,674 from a California pallet manufacturer after the employer denied required overtime pay to 31 employees.

Saving for retirement

Here are some tips and resources that everyone can use to achieve a financially secure future.

Inclusive workplaces

Here are four questions employers can consider when making a more inclusive work environment for people with disabilities.

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IN THE NEWS

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