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    Throughout the pandemic, workers on the front lines have helped keep us safe, fed and moving forward – and we need your help in honoring their efforts:

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  2. Need help meeting your workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility goals? Get guidance on recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing workers with disabilities ➡️

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  3. New on the blog: 6 stats about veterans in the workforce you might not know 📊

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  4. 7 hours ago

    Miners know about health and safety. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means you’re less likely to get the virus. Talk to your doctor about getting the shot.

    Poster image showing a miner's hard hat with the text "Get the shot. It's a miner issue."
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  5. Check out the newly redesigned website, which has resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities – and develop disability-inclusive workplace cultures ➡️

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  6. Get the facts on ’s new Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing:

    OSHA's emergency temporary standard on vaccination and testing. osha.gov/vaxETS
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  7. 10 hours ago

    Get the facts on ’s new Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing:

    Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing Requirement. Unvaccinated employees in covered workplaces must undergo weekly testing and wear a face covering. osha.gov/vaxETS
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  8. Visit CareerOneStop’s Veteran & Military Transition Center to learn more about employment-related services for veterans. ✔️ Match your military skills/experiences to civilian careers ✔️ Search for jobs across the U.S. ✔️ Access other benefits for veterans

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  9. ICYMI: Read our blog on ’s proposal to protect workers from discrimination and safeguard religious freedom. ⬇️

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  10. 11 hours ago

    DYK: Apprenticeships are a great pathway into many industries. 92% of apprentices retain employment after completing a Registered Apprenticeship and earn an average starting salary of $72,000. But equity in apprenticeship programs is still low:

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  11. An proposal would rescind a rule that took effect on Jan. 8, 2021, and ensure that EO 11246’s religious exemption is applied consistent with Title VII principles and case law.

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  12. Nov 8

    Job hunting? We can help. Check out these resources:

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  13. Nov 8

    NEW on the blog ➡️ In advance of National Apprenticeship Week, we explore what data we have and what we still need to know to ensure apprenticeship programs are equitably serving all populations:

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  14. Nov 8

    The  Medallion Award is earned by leading businesses that invest in recruiting and employing veterans. Join us virtually as we honor more than 800 from around the nation, Wed 11/10 at 1pm EST.

    The U.S. Flag is draped across the top of the graphic, the U.S. Department of Labor Logo is below it, under the logo it says U.S. Department of Labor 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Awards Ceremony, a Gold and Silver Medallion are below that to the left, Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 below that Time: 1pm, EST, below that Place: Virtual, https://www.hirevets.gov/
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  15. Nov 8

    Get the facts on ’s new Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing:

    OSHA's emergency temporary standard on vaccination and testing. osha.gov/vaxETS
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  16. Nov 8

    A federal court has ordered a Pennsylvania gas station and convenience store to cease violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and pay $281,029 in back wages and liquidated damages to two underpaid employees.

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  17. Nov 8

    NEW on the blog: ’s Jenny R. Yang on the agency’s proposal to protect workers from discrimination and safeguard religious freedom. ➡️

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  18. Nov 8

    . has announced a proposal to rescind the final rule “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption.”

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  19. Nov 8

    We encourage federal contractors working on or near reservations to implement Indian Preference in employment. Learn more:

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  20. Nov 8

    ’s Indian and Native American Employment Rights Program celebrates the unique and rich history of American Indians and Alaskan Natives during Month and all year round.

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  21. Nov 8

    ICYMI: The latest showed job gains and a decline in the unemployment rate. Learn more at

    October 2021: 4.6% unemployment rate. +531,000 jobs. Source: bls.gov. dol.gov
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