Our Mission
To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Our Accomplishments
4.3M Job Seekers
supported through workforce development programs
$230 million of wages
recovered for workers through
labor law enforcement
250,000 veterans
placed into civilian jobs through employment services
What We Do, How We Began, and Why It Matters
Explore the major laws we administer and enforce and the history behind our ongoing commitment in supporting the workforce.
Major Laws
We administer and enforce more than 180 federal laws, mandates, and regulations.
History of DOL
From fair wages to safe workplaces, DOL has helped shape the modern workforce.
Agencies within the Department of Labor
As an organization with diverse functions, the U.S. Department of Labor carries out its mission through a number of offices and agencies. These are organized into major program areas, and headed by an Assistant Secretary or other official.
Explore more about Department of Labor
Careers at Department of Labor
DOL invites you to join a winning team that administers various programs, laws and policies designed to enhance the working conditions of the 21st-century workforce.
Contact Information & Offices
How can we help? Find contact information, FAQs, and more.
Privacy Program
Learn more about DOL's Privacy Program which ensures and protects the privacy of individuals while empowering the business and operational needs of DOL.
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