UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Highlight

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  Shared Prosperity for a Stronger America

  Leading up to Labor Day, Secretary Perez is traveling across the country to talk with Americans how we can help more people succeed in the workplace and at home.

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  Proposed Updates
  to the Overtime Rules

  The share of full time salaried workers under the overtime salary threshold has declined from 62% in 1975 to just 8% today. Here's how we're trying to fix that.

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  Hitting the Road for Paid Leave

  Secretary Perez is traveling across the country to hear from you about how paid leave would impact your family.

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  Investing in Apprenticeship

  Apprenticeship is a tried-and-true training model that is a win-win for both employers and workers.

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  Protecting Your Savings

  When you've worked hard to build up a retirement nest egg, you've earned the right to sound advice. You deserve to know that your adviser is working for you.

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  The Facts on the Minimum Wage

  Find out how raising the federal minimum wage would benefit America's workers, businesses and the economy.

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  Grow Your Skills

  Federally-funded programs in your community are ready to train Americans with the skills employers need to fill jobs right now. Explore the possibilities, and find your path.