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Coronavirus Resources

Find U.S. Department of Labor resources for responding to COVID-19.
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Private sector jobs increased by 344,000 in November, with the unemployment rate dropping again to 6.7%

+344,000 Private Sector Jobs

Private sector jobs increased by 344,000 in November, with the unemployment rate dropping again to 6.7%.

Discover Apprenticeship

Discover Apprenticeship

The Department of Labor launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeship for business leaders and job seekers.

Paid Leave

Coronavirus-Related Paid Family and Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave

Learn about paid family and medical leave and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 

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Find out about expanded unemployment insurance benefits and how to apply with your state.

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December 17, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces More Standards Recognition Entities Ready to Deliver Industry-Recognized Apprenticeships

December 17, 2020

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

December 16, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Initiative to Help States Expand Employment Among People with Mental Health Conditions

December 16, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces $20 Million in New Grants to Support USMCA Implementation, Bringing the 2020 Total to Nearly $50 Million

December 16, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Labor Secretary Scalia Remarks on Unemployment Insurance Reform at American Enterprise Institute Event

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