Our Mission
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy is the principal policy, regulatory, data governance and evaluation office for the Department of Labor. OASP plays a crucial role in developing and advancing the department's priorities, providing advice to the Secretary of Labor, Deputy Secretary of Labor and department leadership on actions to improve the lives of workers, retirees and their families.
Our Offices
Chief Evaluation Office
Independent office that leads research and evaluation, supporting DOL with evidence on programs, policies, operations, and activities.
Office of Regulatory and Programmatic Policy
Leads OASP’s top regulatory initiatives, including policy development, economic analysis, and coordination with OMB on interagency review processes.
Office of Compliance Initiatives
Promotes understanding of labor laws to prevent violations and protect wages, safety, health, retirement security, and worker rights.
Office of Data Governance
Leads DOL’s data governance, setting standards, roles, and oversight for managing and using Department data.
Featured Work
Gold Standard Science Initial Implementation Report
DOL is integrating the nine tenets of Gold Standard Science into its diverse scientific activities, which aim to strengthen the rigor, credibility, and relevance of federal science.
Regulations
Learn about rulemaking and regulations open for comment at the Department of Labor.
Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses
A set of interactive, online tools to help employers and employees learn more about their rights and responsibilities under numerous federal employment laws.
Employment Law Guide
This Guide outlines key statutes and regulations overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor that impact businesses and workers. It is primarily intended for individuals seeking practical information to create policies related to wages, benefits, safety and health, and non-discrimination in the workplace.
Combating Labor Exploitation and Human Trafficking
The Department of Labor has an important role to play in combating trafficking in persons in the United States and abroad, in collaboration with federal, state and local, and international partners.
Guidance Search
The Department of Labor provides this guidance search tool as a single, searchable location where users may search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866.
Plain Language
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 mandates that federal agencies communicate in clear, easily understandable language. The Department is dedicated to this commitment by promoting plain language, seeking improvements, and acknowledging outstanding efforts in communication.
Meet the Leadership Team
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Assistant Secretary
Rosario Palmieri
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