Highlights
Hurricane Florence Recovery Assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor announced actions it is taking to assist Americans in states affected by Hurricane Florence.
4 Million New Jobs
The August jobs report shows continued, strong job growth with more than 4 million jobs created since November 2016.
Worker.gov
Learn about federal labor laws that protect you at work.
Job Openings Are At A Record High
With a record 6.9 million job openings in July, job openings have exceeded the number of job seekers for five consecutive months.
Employer.gov
Get answers to common questions about federal labor laws.
Expanding Access to Quality, Affordable Health Coverage
The Department of Labor is helping millions of working Americans gain access to quality, affordable health insurance for themselves and their families.
Grants To Combat The Opioid Crisis
The Department of Labor is committed to helping Americans impacted by the opioid crisis return to the workforce.
Latest Numbers
- Unemployment Insurance Initial Claims: 204,000
- Unemployment Rate: 3.9% in August 2018
- Consumer Price Index: +0.2% in August 2018
