Tag Archives: Department of Labor

What is the U.S. Government Doing to Combat Human Trafficking?

Posted on July 30, 2019 by WatchBlog

Human trafficking is a pervasive crisis throughout the world. Millions of women, men, and children—often held against their will in slave-like conditions—have been forced into servitude, forced labor, or the commercial sex trade. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on July 30, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged child labor, Department of Labor, Department of State, forced labor, human trafficking, IAT, sex trafficking, USAID

Trucking Shifts into the Future

Posted on May 30, 2019 by WatchBlog

Will there come a day when the big rig in the lane next to you doesn’t have a driver? Trucks that have some automated features—or that even drive themselves—are on the horizon, and they have the potential to improve efficiency … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 30, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged automated trucks, automated vehicle technologies, automated vehicles, cars, Cindy Brown Barnes, commercial trucking workforce, commercial trucks, Department of Labor, Department of Transportation, DOL, DOT, employment trends, EWIS, highway safety, highways, long-haul trucking, mechanics, PI, self-driving vehicles, Susan Fleming, technicians, tractor-trailer truck, truck drivers, truckers, trucking jobs, trucking technology, trucks, vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies, vehicle-to-vehicle technologies, vehicles, workforce

What’s Trending in Gig Employment

Posted on March 4, 2019 by WatchBlog

Millions of American workers no longer have traditional, full-time, year-round employment. Instead, they’re joining the ‘gig’ economy—stringing together various jobs to make ends meet. Today’s WatchBlog discusses what is and isn’t known about this evolving group of nontraditional workers. Read … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 4, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged alternative employment, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Cindy Brown Barnes, contingent workers, Department of Labor, electronically-mediated workers, EWIS, gig economy, gig worker, Labor, labor trends, nontraditional employment

Women in Tech

Posted on March 6, 2018 by WatchBlog

Research has shown that diversity brings new information and perspectives to a group, leading to better decision-making. But women comprise less than a quarter of the tech workforce, despite the fact that the tech sector continues to grow. Why? And … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 6, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Cindy Brown Barnes, Department of Labor, EWIS, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, women, women in science, women in tech, women's history month

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