| Holding employers accountable for health and safety violations, nearly $70M in grants and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Labor Dialogue | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | September 22, 2022 |
| Holding employers accountable for severe safety and health violations OSHA has made important updates to its Severe Violator Enforcement Program to protect workers when an employer repeatedly disregards their health and safety. |
| Grants awarded Weve awarded nearly $70 million in grants this week, including: |
| Supporting workers mental health Office of Disability Employment Policy Assistant Secretary Taryn Williams delivered remarks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Leadership Meeting in Miami, highlighting a new initiative that will help identify policies and practices to support workers mental health needs. |
|  | Shining a light on exploitation Join a special event Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. ET highlighting the power of journalism to expose labor exploitation as we release our updated reports and tools on child labor and forced labor. |
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|  | Calling recent law school grads We extended the deadline for applications for our Office of the Solicitor's 2023 Honors Program, a unique experience in one of the federal governments pre-eminent legal offices. |
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|  | The power of recovery Our Office of Disability Employment Policy is committed to ensuring people with substance use disorders have the resources they need to succeed at work. |
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|  | Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint We began a sprint in July to catalyze interest and action in cybersecurity apprenticeships. We just reached the halfway point and have made remarkable progress. |
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|  | MSHA takes the win Our Mine Safety and Health Administrations Mine Emergency Unit bested competitors from around the world and finished first at the International Mines Rescue Competition. |
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