Linda Carter Batiste - Jul 06, 2021
If you have long COVID-19, what’s important to know is that even if you don’t think of yourself as having a disability, you may meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition.
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Workers With Long COVID-19: You May Be Entitled to Workplace Accommodations
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June Jobs Report: Promising Growth and a Cause to Celebrate
Secretary Marty Walsh - Jul 02, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 850,000 jobs in the month of June, and the unemployment rate was 5.9 percent, compared to 5.8 percent in May.
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Steady Job Growth, Increased Wages and More: 5 Numbers From the June Jobs Report
Janelle Jones - Jul 02, 2021
Five numbers that help explain the June 2021 Jobs Report and the current state of the American job market.
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7 Ways Employers Can Help Keep Young Workers Safe
Colin Trimble - Jul 01, 2021
Workplace injuries and illnesses for teens have been on the rise since 2017. This summer, let’s all make sure they stay safe and healthy on the job.
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The Opportunity to Thrive with PRIDE
Andy Arias - Jun 25, 2021
At ODEP, I'm empowered to bring my whole self to work, and to help pave the way for other unique individuals like myself to thrive – with pride – as members of our nation’s workforce and communities.
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ODEP at 20: Driving Change Through Customized Employment
Rose Warner - Jun 24, 2021
At ODEP, we’re proud to have played a role in advancing customized employment as a strategy to help people find fulfilling jobs.
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Supporting America's Workers
Wendy Chun-Hoon, Jim Frederick - Jun 24, 2021
While we know that all workers in this country are entitled to certain protections under the law, we also know that too many don’t receive them. So we’re taking action.
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Equity Snapshot: Our Commitment to Promoting Equity in Federal Contracting
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Janelle Jones, Christopher DeCarlo - Jun 24, 2021
When we dug into our procurement data as part of our equity analysis, the results were encouraging, but also identified some areas where there is room for improvement.
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Pride at Job Corps
Rachel Torres - Jun 24, 2021
Job Corps is a program of inclusion, of supporting and respecting our students and staff, and their varied backgrounds and experiences.