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What Is the Real ID Act and Why Should I Care?

You may have noticed signs at airport security checkpoints to warn travelers about upcoming ID requirement changes. The Real ID Act was passed to set new security standards for accessing federal facilities and boarding airplanes. Many states have to change their driver’s licenses to comply. The new cards will have a built-in technology, making them more difficult to forge or copy. Enforcement begins October 1, 2020. After that, if you don’t have a compliant license, you’ll need to use an alternative acceptable form of ID, like a passport. Find out if the license you have now is Real ID compliant or if you’ll need to get a new license soon. How to File Employee Discrimination or Harassment Charges The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. These laws protect employees or job applicants from harassment or discrimination related to race, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Learn how to identify different types of discrimination, know where to file a complaint, and find out about the laws that protect you.  About Us Blog Data & Statistics Contact Us   New Funding to Support Women in Apprenticeship, Expand Job Opportunities – WANTO Grant Program This week, the Women’s Bureau announced the availability of $1.5 million in grant funding available to recruit, mentor, train, and retain more women in quality apprenticeship programs and pursue careers in manufacturing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and health care, among other industries. “Apprenticeships provide a pathway to family-sustaining jobs,” said Women’s Bureau Acting Director Erica Clayton Wright. “As the Trump administration works to expand apprenticeship across all industries and sectors of our economy, we remain committed to advancing women’s access to these opportunities.” The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant program will award $1.5 million to community-based organizations to encourage women's employment in apprenticeship and nontraditional occupations. Grants will be awarded to up to six community-based organizations. Applicants must provide one or more of the following types of technical assistance: Developing pre-apprenticeship or nontraditional skills training programs to prepare women for those careers; Providing ongoing orientations for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women to succeed in those careers; and Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services for women to improve their retention. Grant applications are due on July 8, 2019. Please note that this year, the Funding Opportunity Announcement appears under a new Assistance Listing Number (17.701). Click here to view the solicitation for grant applications. For information about the program see our frequently asked questions and view the press release. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Labor - Women's Bureau - 200 Constitution Ave NW - Washington, DC 20210 202-693-6710 (telephone) - 202-693-6725 (fax) - www.dol.gov/wb/ Questions? Contact Us