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July 24, 2025

US Department of Labor launches self-audit programs to help regulated community strengthen compliance with federal labor laws

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced several programs designed to help employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve their compliance with federal labor laws.

The self-audit programs, which include new and updated offerings, aim to enhance worker protections while reducing the likelihood of formal investigation or litigation.

July 17, 2025

US Department of Labor launches online resource to increase employment opportunities for 5 million disabled veterans

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, a resource aimed at increasing employment rates and participation in apprenticeship programs for disabled American veterans.

June 27, 2025

US Department of Labor awards more than $37M in continued grants to help homeless, at-risk veterans reenter workforce

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $37 million in grants to organizations that help veterans experiencing or at-risk of homelessness find meaningful employment and assist them in overcoming barriers to transition back successfully into the workforce.

June 27, 2025

US Department of Labor awards more than $23M in new grants to help homeless, at-risk veterans reenter workforce

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $23 million in grants to organizations that help veterans experiencing homelessness find meaningful employment and assist them in overcoming barriers to transition back successfully into the workforce.

June 2, 2025

US Department of Labor launches opinion letter program across five agencies to expand compliance assistance

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of its opinion letter program. This expands the department’s longstanding commitment to providing meaningful compliance assistance that helps workers, employers and other stakeholders understand how federal labor laws apply in specific workplace situations.

April 17, 2025

US Department of Labor awards $1.5M to provide resources for Fort Bliss service members transitioning to civilian life

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $1,564,526 to help service members and their spouses transitioning from the military to civilian life. The funding will ensure impacted workers at and around Fort Bliss have uninterrupted access to needed resources, including employment and training services.

March 20, 2025

US Department of Labor accepting applications from employers for 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award until April 30

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor is accepting employers’ applications for the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award through April 30, 2025, as part of its annual program to recognize employers for excellence in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of America’s military veterans.

January 15, 2025

US Department of Labor announces $17M funding opportunity to support services for homeless veterans, those at risk

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $17 million in grant funding to support organizations working to help homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness by providing training and employment services.

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