U.S. Department of Labor

Thanks to President Trump’s policies, manufacturing is roaring back and companies like Anheuser-Busch are investing in our workers and communities. At the Department of Labor, we’re ensuring our workforce has the skills needed to thrive in this new Golden Age of American Manufacturing!

Another exciting investment in American Workers! 🇺🇸

From Secretary Chavez-DeRemer: As we continue to grow our workforce, President Trump and McDonald’s are committed to helping American Workers gain the skills needed to seize the opportunities of tomorrow. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eCF5eA8w

From Secretary Chavez-DeRemer: Anheuser-Busch’s latest investment of $300 million builds on their longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand U.S. manufacturing. I’m excited to join them today for this announcement as they set a standard for what it means to put American Workers first! https://lnkd.in/e4N33PNe

🚨The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 last week. Thanks to President Trump’s pro-worker policies, labor force participation is up and more Americans are working for higher pay!

Falls are still a leading cause of workplace fatalities across industries and are the No. 1 cause in construction. This week, Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling joined more than 1,800 workers, employers and other stakeholders for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls at a construction site in Bethesda, Maryland, to help get the word out on safety best practices. We’re committed to making sure all of the workers building our great Nation come home safe at the end of the day.

Today, on #NationalSkilledTradesDay, Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer toured a carpenter training center in Denver to see how the Western States Carpenters are growing apprenticeships. At the Department of Labor, we’re focused on getting workers the skills they need to find good-paying jobs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiTAmjE

Our nation’s franchise system is a key driver of economic growth and provides countless opportunities for American Workers. The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to implementing regulatory reforms that help these businesses thrive. Thank you to the International Franchise Association, Matthew Haller, and Michael Layman for hosting me today at the Legal Symposium in DC.

The U.S. Department of Labor is proud to celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek2025 and recognize the hard work, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners across the country. Small businesses are the engine of the American economy -- creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening communities. Here’s how U.S. Department of Labor is making it easier for small businesses to succeed while ensuring compliance with federal labor laws: 𝟭. 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Understanding labor laws should not be a bureaucratic maze. The Employer.gov Small Business Page (https://www.employer.gov/) provides straightforward answers on workplace requirements, labor standards, and essential compliance steps, ensuring small businesses can operate with confidence. 𝟮. 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's On-Site Consultation Program (https://lnkd.in/eYuNvMQ7) offers free, confidential safety and health advice to small businesses, helping them create safe workplaces without the threat of unnecessary penalties. OSHA’s Small Business Safety and Health Handbook (https://lnkd.in/eyYvhr3w) provides simple, practical self-inspection checklists. 𝟯. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 Small businesses can build a pipeline of skilled workers while reducing turnover through Registered Apprenticeship programs (https://lnkd.in/ek_bHpXH). 𝟰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘀 Navigating wage laws shouldn’t be complicated. The Wage and Hour Small Business Portal (https://lnkd.in/eSmbMVRk) breaks down critical topics like minimum wage, overtime, child labor, and family leave, ensuring small businesses stay compliant while keeping operations efficient. 𝟱. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 Providing health care and retirement benefits helps small businesses attract and retain workers. The Employee Benefits Security Administration's Small Business Page (https://lnkd.in/eUDdk-QC) offers guidance to help employers select plans that work for them and their employees—without excessive administrative burdens. 𝟲. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 The Office of Disability Employment Policy’s (ODEP) Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (https://askjan.org/) provides support for entrepreneurs with disabilities, offering guidance on business planning, financing strategies, and marketing research to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

The U.S. Department of Labor is proud to celebrate National Small Business Week 2025 and recognize the hard work, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners across the country. Here are six ways we're making it easier for them to succeed.