| Conversations on AI, child labor enforcement, holiday safety reminders and more | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | December 7, 2023 |
| Making AI work for workers Artificial intelligence must be developed and used responsibly to improve workersâ lives, positively augment human work and help all people safely enjoy the benefits of technological innovation. Join one of our listening sessions to help us develop best practices around AI that would minimize potential harms to workersâ well-being and maximize potential benefits. |
| Poultry company will pay nearly $3.8M after endangering young workers A California poultry processor that provides products to supermarkets and food distributors such as Ralphs, ALDI, Grocery Outlet and SYSCO Corp. endangered young workers, deprived workers of wages and responded with retaliatory firings. The company has agreed to pay nearly $3.8 million in back wages, damages and penalties. |
| Centering workers in the climate transition At COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee discussed how the U.S. is supporting a worker-centered approach to climate policy. She also shared insights about the impacts of climate change on child labor and highlighted our work to combat labor abuses in the clean energy sector. Learn more about how weâre ensuring a âjust transitionâ to a low-carbon economy that respects workersâ rights. |
| Up to $4M awarded to reduce labor risks associated with climate change in Nepal Weâve awarded up to $4 million to help build the capacity of communities in Nepal to address child labor and forced labor, with a specific focus on confronting new challenges arising from climate change. |
| A commitment to engaging with Tribal governments Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su met with Tribal leaders to announce our Final Tribal Consultation Policy, which says the department will engage with Tribal governments on any action that we take that could impact Native American Tribes. Our team that interacts with Tribal Nations and communities will also take a Tribal Consultation Training course. |
|  | Pizzeria wages recovered We recovered $266,150 in tips and damages for 34 employees of a New Hampshire pizza restaurant after discovering the owner kept their tips. |
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| Holiday season safety With increased demand for shipping and fulfilling orders during the busy holiday season, warehouse workers may be more at risk of injuries. OSHA is urging employers to keep their workers safe â find resources that can help. |
| Today is the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week, and itâs not too late to get your flu shot! In past flu seasons, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition according to the CDC. Protect yourself, your coworkers and your loved ones with chronic conditions by getting a flu shot today. cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/chronic-conditions/index.htm -@USDOL Threads |
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