This map provides information on federal and state-level equal pay and pay transparency protections for workers.

This infographic looks at what the wage gap means, what has improved over the years and some of the things that need to change to eliminate the remaining 21 percent. (PDF)

Read about state-level pay secrecy laws and policies. (PDF)

The publication presents an overview of women’s earnings and the gender wage gap, different measures of the gender earnings ratio and earnings by selected demographic and employment characteristics. (PDF)

This issue brief, produced by the White House Council of Economic Advisers, highlights the different situations of the larger populations of women of color in the U.S. labor force. (PDF)

This infographic shows how gender differences across occupations can affect the gender wage gap. (PDF)

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This guide offers information about women's equal pay rights, and offers potential courses of action for those who may be experiencing compensation discrimination. (PDF)

An employer's guide to equal pay, including major laws affecting equal pay and tips for reviewing pay practices. (PDF)

This webinar focuses on state and federal actions to eliminate pay secrecy and promoting pay equity through rule-making, legislation, and additional initiatives. Click here to view webinar slides. (PDF)

This paper discusses the rationale, policies, methodology and outcomes of the New Mexico Pay Equity Initiative and its future policy implications. (PDF)

Part I of this report summarizes each of the 2014 grantees’ research projects and highlights their important findings. Part II identifies general lessons learned about what it takes to study, develop, and implement a state-level paid family and medical leave program.

Learn about our Paid Leave Analysis Grant program, including results from our 2014 grantees and proposals from our 2015 grantees.

Frequently asked questions about DOL's Paid Leave Analysis Grant program.

View a slide presentation explaining our 2015 Paid leave Analysis Grant program.

This paper reviews research on the benefits of paid parental leave from the perspectives of individuals, families, employers, and the economy overall. (PDF)

DOL's Chief Evaluation Office explores what we have learned in the first decade of California's paid family leave law and implications for future paid leave laws. (PDF)

DOL's Chief Evaluation Office reports the results of an employer survey regarding the impact on businesses of Rhode Island's Temporary Caregiver Insurance law. (PDF)

DOL's Chief Evaluation Office looks at the impact of paid leave legislation on fathers’ leavetaking, as well as on the division of leave between parents in two-earner households. (PDF)

Use this site to find information and resources to help women access higher-paying careers in transportation, construction and protective services.

This webinar discusses on federal highway funds that can be used to train women, people of color, and disadvantaged individuals in construction trades. Click here to view webinar slides.(PDF)

This webinar focuses on improving women's representation in, preparation for, and access to good jobs in the construction industry. Click here to view webinar (YouTube)

This paper examines in-home occupations and workers, including their hours worked, earnings, benefits, financial security.

This paper explores why progress on occupational integration has stalled over the past decades, as well as occupational segregation's implications for women's wages.

This guide is designed to aid in increasing women’s access to high-growth and emerging industry occupations in the green jobs sector nationwide.

This webinar addresses current efforts to increase the breadth of apprenticeship opportunities and diversity of the apprenticeship workforce in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hear first-hand how apprenticeship has changed the lives of two women.

This webinar addresses current efforts to increase the breadth of apprenticeship opportunities and diversity of the apprenticeship workforce in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hear first-hand how apprenticeship has changed the lives of two women. (WMV)

This webinar features a discussion on challenges to and solutions for increasing economic security for working mothers. (WMV) new

This issue brief describes variations in women's earnings across age, race and ethnicity; the impact of caregiving responsibilities; and what can be done to tackle the gender wage gap. (PDF)

This fact sheet summarizes data and research on older women workers, including educational attainment, occupations, barriers to work, and the need for workplace supports. (PDF)

This map provides information on employment protections for workers who are pregnant or nursing, both at the federal and state levels.

This webinar focuses on pregnancy discrimination, including updated enforcement guidance and the enactment of several state- and city-level pregnancy fairness laws.

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In 1993, the Women’s Bureau conducted the first large-scale, nationally representative survey about working women’s employment challenges and concerns.? (PDF)

This infographic looks into the question: What has changed for working women since The President's Commission on the Status of Working Women? (PDF)

This fact sheet provides information about U.S. Department of Labor initiatives to create and expand opportunites for women. (PDF)

This document offers highlights of the regional forums that the Women's Bureau convened around the country leading up to the June 23, 2014 White House Summit on Working Families. (PDF)

This paper examines what has and has not changed in the 50 years since the President's Commission on the Status of Women Report. (PDF)

This paper explores the impact of women’s educational gains on occupational choice and discusses the role of public policies in these educational advances. (PDF)

This paper looks into what has changed for working women over the past 50 years in education, the workplace, and in family structures, and assesses relevant policy priorities. (PDF)

This paper examines why an earnings gap persists despite women's better-than-ever educational attainment, with a particular focus on occupational segregation. (PDF)

This is a compilation of 10 research papers, commissioned by the Women's Bureau, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's Commission on the Status of Women. (PDF)

This White House report delves into the inequities and distinct challenges facing women of color, examines some of the efforts underway to close gaps in opportunities, and more. (PDF)

This White House report highlights some of the initial steps taken by the Administration to address issues faced by women and girls of color. (PDF)

This fact sheet highlights the different economic situations of the larger populations of women of color in the U.S. labor force. (PDF)

This infographic provides a brief overview of the status of Hispanic Women in the labor force. (PDF)

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This infographic provides a brief overview of the status of Asian American & Pacific Islander Women in the labor force. (PDF)

This infographic provides a brief overview of the status of black women in the labor force. (PDF)

This Fact Sheet provides information on working women with disabilities and shares the business case for hiring individuals with disabilities. (PDF)

This Issue Brief outlines the economic, employment, and educational characteristics of women with disabilities. (PDF)

This webinar highlights DOL's efforts to address issues affecting working women with disabilities, and presents new research on disability and domestic violence services for women. (PDF)

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This fact sheet provides information to help women veterans understand their rights and conncect to organizations providing assistance and services. (PDF)

This issue brief shows some of the lastest facts on women veterans in the workplace. (PDF)

This is a guide for service providers that was created to address the psychological and mental health needs of women veterans.

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This issue brief presents statistics and information on working mothers, highlighting their employment characteristics and the changing structure of families. (PDF)

This infographic provides a brief snapshot of the status of working mothers in the U.S. (PDF)

This infographic looks at how first-time mothers have changed their employment and leave patterns. (PDF)

This paper describes family responsibility discrimination (FRD), federal laws commonly used to litigate claims related to it, and steps than can be taken to prevent it. (PDF)

This paper focuses on interactions between changing family structures and workplaces, and the resulting challenges and opportunities for families' economic security. (PDF)

This is a central, comprehensive and searchable repository of Department of Labor resources, tools, and publications of interest to working women.

This issue brief outlines the business case in supporting flexible workplace policies, and highlights workplace flexibility options for small business owners to implement. (PDF)

This issue brief provides a range of workplace flexibility options for small business owners to implement. (PDF)

This paper explains how employers can accommodate flexible worker schedules, increase scheduling effectiveness and potentially reducing labor costs using "just-in-time" scheduling. (PDF)