| An egregious retaliation case, accessible career pathways, a health resource for mine workers and more | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | March 7, 2024 |
| At youth employment forum, Su highlights administrationâs commitment to creating opportunities Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su addressed the National Youth Employment Coalition 2024 Forum in Atlanta this week, emphasizing the administrationâs commitment to creating good jobs and promoting accessible career pathways for young people. |
| Union jobs are good jobs â in Wisconsin and beyond Acting Secretary Su joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin this week, where they discussed workersâ rights and the benefits of union jobs. Vice President Harris also announced a new Executive Order from President Biden that expands Registered Apprenticeships in the federal workforce, and encourages their use in grants and contracts. |
| Restraining order follows allegations of egregious retaliation at Tennessee farm Weâre seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent a Tennessee farm from retaliating against two workers who asked about their wages â a legally protected activity. One worker was allegedly tasked with cleaning offices and bathrooms and picking up pig waste (not their normal job). Another, after being threatened with termination, returned to find a severed pigâs head at their workstation. |
| New Health Resource Locator Tool connects miners with the care they need Miners and their families face challenges in accessing critical care and support services. Our Mine Safety and Health Administration has created a new, user-friendly tool to help them find the health care facilities that can meet their needs. |
| Increasing protections against religious discrimination We joined several federal agencies in finalizing a rule that restores important religious liberty protections for beneficiaries of federally funded social services, including job training and job search assistance. The rule aims to ensure beneficiaries are informed of their rights and to prevent discrimination based on religion. |
|  | Leave rights protected We recovered $438,625 for two former Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama who were fired after requesting Family and Medical Leave Act leave. |
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|  | Focus on paid leave Americaâs first formal paid leave programs date from the 1940s. Today, 13 states and Washington, D.C., offer them. Learn more about the history and present of paid leave. |
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|  | Reporting requirements A new fact sheet identifies common errors in the LM-20 reports that labor relations consultants must file. Are you making these mistakes? |
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