Tag Archives: Department of Labor

Who Let the Watchdogs Out? We’re on Location Discussing the Internet of Things (video podcast)

Posted on May 16, 2017 by WatchBlog

Have you ever used a fitness tracker to measure your daily steps? Or adjusted your home thermostat from your phone? If you answered yes, then you’ve experienced the Internet of Things. If you haven’t heard the term before, the Internet … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 16, 2017 by WatchBlog | Tagged ARM, automation, Dave Wise, Department of Labor, fitbit, future of work, Greg Wilshusen, internet of things, IOT, IT, Mark Goldstein, Naba Barkakati, nest, Oliver Richard, PI, robots, self driving cars, smart cars

Human Trafficking in the United States

Posted on August 23, 2016 by WatchBlog

Human trafficking— using force, fraud or coercion to exploit a person for the purposes of commercial sex or to work against their will—happens in the United States. But it’s not always easy to recognize the victims or understand the scope … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on August 23, 2016 by WatchBlog | Tagged arrests, Blue Campaign, convictions, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, HSJ, human trafficking, investigations, State Department, trafficking

Worker Safety at Meat and Poultry Plants

Posted on July 7, 2016 by WatchBlog

Buying meat for your summer cookout is certainly faster than hunting for it. But that doesn’t mean that getting all of those burgers, wings, and hot dogs from the farm to the grill is easy. Today’s WatchBlog takes a look … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on July 7, 2016 by WatchBlog | Tagged Department of Labor, food, injury, Labor, meat and poultry plants, NRE, safety, workers

Retirement Savings Strategies Are Not One Size Fits All

Posted on March 22, 2016 by WatchBlog

People are living longer and spending more time in retirement. In addition, individuals are now expected to ensure their own retirement financial security. It’s no wonder that planning for retirement has become one of the most important financial moves you … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 22, 2016 by WatchBlog | Tagged Department of Labor, DOL, EWIS, how much do I need in retirement?, planning for the future, retirement savings, retirement spending, will I be able to retire? | 1 Comment

Care for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

Posted on March 1, 2016 by WatchBlog

In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps. For 55 years, volunteers have been committing to 2-year assignments to help communities in as many as 140 countries. But what happens when volunteers return to the United … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 1, 2016 by WatchBlog | Tagged anniversary, Department of Labor, DOL, HC, mental health, Peace Corps, preexisting condition, returned volunteers, workers comp, working abroad, working for the government

Expanding Participation in Retirement Savings Programs

Posted on October 21, 2015 by WatchBlog

Many Americans approach retirement with little or no savings. For National Save for Retirement Week, today’s WatchBlog explores why people aren’t saving for retirement and what some states are proposing to help fix that.

Image | Posted on October 21, 2015 by WatchBlog | Tagged Department of Labor, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, ERISA, EWIS, KiwiSaver, National Save for Retirement Week, NSRA, Roth IRA, workplace retirement plans, workplace retirement savings program

Infographic on Guidance Documents from Federal Agencies

Posted on May 18, 2015 by WatchBlog

Federal agencies issue many documents targeted to the general public. These guidance documents help explain things like how employers can comply with workplace safety laws or how Head Start grantees can meet requirements.

Image | Posted on May 18, 2015 by WatchBlog | Tagged agency guidance, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, education, guidance, guidance documents, HHS, infographic, Labor, SI, usda

Retirees Need Options and Assistance to Make Money Last

Posted on April 29, 2014 by gao_watchblog

As individuals are increasingly responsible for their financial security following retirement, the cost of limited financial literacy can be extremely high. Yet, recent survey data suggest that seniors have some of the lowest financial literacy rates. These surveys—which included questions … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on April 29, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged 401(k), defined contribution plan, Department of Labor, employer, EWIS, financial literacy, Financial Literacy Month, FMCI, income security, interactive, lump sum, plan sponsors, retire, retirement, spend down, Treasury Department, video

Impacts of Fiscal Year 2013 Sequestration

Posted on March 6, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog

On March 1st, 2013, the president ordered an across-the-board reduction in federal agency budgets. This reduction, more commonly known as sequestration, had a wide range of effects on agency operations and services to the public. The infographic below outlines some of our key findings … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 6, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog | Tagged agencies, budget, Congress, Defense Department, Department of Defense, Department of Labor, DOL, Environmental Protection Agency, epa, federal budget, fiscal, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Justice Department, Labor, personnel, reductions, sequester, sequestration, services, workforce | 2 Comments