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April 23, 2021

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How the American Jobs Plan will help cities

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg joined the National League of Cities and mayors from across the country for a virtual discussion on how the American Jobs Plan will support local economies by investing in workforce development and training programs.

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Grants to expedite reemployment services

We've awarded more than $146 million to workforce agencies in 48 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and D.C. to provide services that help people receiving unemployment benefits return to work faster.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Empowering teen workers

The department is hosting a national online dialogue to gather ideas on how to communicate with teens about their workplace rights and protections.

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Building financial capability

When it comes to saving for retirement, there is no such thing as starting too early – or too late. Here are three steps to help you get started.

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Where the green jobs grow

Considering a career change? Passionate about the protecting the environment? Check out green jobs with expanding openings.

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Overtime enforcement

Fifty workers misclassified by a Tennessee home health care service provider received $358,675 in back wages to resolve overtime violations.

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Equity ideas wanted

There’s still time to share your ideas in our online dialogue on effectively reaching workers with disabilities in underserved communities.

IN THE NEWS

  • MSNBC: Secretary Walsh on infrastructure plan
  • Bloomberg: A forward-looking enforcement agenda for the Wage and Hour Division

UPCOMING EVENTS

HBCU/Contractor Virtual Handshake Event – Linking Students with Employers
Apr. 27, 1 p.m. ET

Navigating Compliance: FLSA for Logistics Industry Employers
Apr. 28, 10:30 a.m. ET

SCA: Labor Standards for Service Contracts
Apr. 28, 2 p.m. ET

Essential Workers–Essential Protections: Indiana Virtual Conference
May 4, 1 p.m. ET

Essential Protections: Federal Labor Laws and Workplace Rights
May 4, 2 p.m. ET

Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events.

HIRE Vets Medallion Program. Get recognized for hiring veterans. Apply by April 30 at HireVets.gov.

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