Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

Find U.S. Department of Labor resources on preparing workplaces for the COVID-19 virus (also known as Coronavirus).

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Coronavirus-Related Paid Family and Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave

Learn about paid family and medical leave and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

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Learn How to File for Unemployment Insurance

Find out about expanded unemployment insurance benefits and how to apply with your state.

Overtime for 1.3 million more workers

Overtime for 1.3 Million More Workers

The overtime final rule will make 1.3 million more American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

52 States and Territories Now Paying Extra $600 Unemployment Benefit

52 States and Territories Now Paying Extra $600 Unemployment Benefit

52 out of 53 states and territories are paying additional $600 weekly payment under the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.

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Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak

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Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs

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HIRE Vets Medallion Program

New Overtime Rule on January 1, 2020

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June 5, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Marks 100th Anniversary of Women’s Bureau

June 5, 2020

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia on the May Jobs Report

June 4, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Next Step Toward Better Connecting Transitioning Service Members Skills with Employers’ Needs

June 4, 2020

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

June 3, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Information Letter On Private Equity Investments

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