Eliminating barriers to lifesaving care

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury proposed rules that would ensure that people seeking coverage for mental health and substance use disorder care can access treatment as easily as people seeking coverage for medical treatments. “Mental health care is as important to the well-being of America’s workers as physical health care,” Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su said at a White House event highlighting the importance of mental health care.

• Learn about the proposed rules to improve mental health and addiction care access
• Read remarks from President Biden on expanding access to mental health care

Protecting whistleblowers from retaliation

On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal and unsafe conditions in the workplace. Learn more about our role in protecting whistleblowing workers.

Support for Americans with disabilities

Thirty-three years after its initial passage, the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to improve the lives of individual workers and workplaces across the country. Watch four workers discuss the impact of this groundbreaking law and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Supporting severe weather recovery in Kentucky

We've awarded nearly $15 million to support clean-up and recovery efforts in Kentucky following severe weather events, including:

• $6.6 million following February storms
• $8.3 million related to tornadoes in December 2021 and severe flooding in July 2022

Black veterans and good jobs

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su spoke at an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces, which explored pathways and barriers to good jobs for Black veterans.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

21st-century trafficking

Ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, here’s a look at three emerging hotspots for forced labor and what we’re doing to combat it.

Wages recovered

Our Wage and Hour Division has recovered $502,609 in back wages and damages for 148 people employed by one of Utah’s largest Asian grocers.

PPE that fits

OSHA’s proposed rule will help make sure safety gear fits all workers in the construction industry, regardless of gender or body type – and your input is needed.

Overtime pay restored

We recovered $373,471 for 23 caregivers after finding a Bay Area staffing agency denied overtime wages to workers, some of whom worked 12-16 hours a day.

🍟 Protecting young workers

Our investigators found Louisiana and Texas McDonald's franchisees allowed 83 minors at 16 locations to work prohibited hours and to operate dangerous equipment.

Petco hazards

OSHA has cited a Massachusetts Petco for exposing workers to rodent, electrical and chemical hazards.

Tips, wages and overtime

Six Connecticut restaurants and their owners must pay $858,191 to 105 employees after an investigation and litigation.

TWEET OF THE WEEK

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day! After the sacrifice our veterans made in service to our country, it is critical that we help make their transition back into civilian life as smooth as possible. @VETS_DOL has resources to help ⤵️ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap

-@USDOL

IN THE NEWS

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• CBS 13 Topeka: $6.3 Million Headed to Kansas to Bolster Apprenticeship Programs
• ABC 12 Milwaukee: Restaurant Owner: $272K Wage Payback