Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy

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.

About Us

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

Leads OASP’s top regulatory initiatives, including policy development, economic analysis, and coordination with OMB on interagency review processes.

Promotes understanding of labor laws to prevent violations and protect wages, safety, health, retirement security, and worker rights.

Independent office that leads research and evaluation, supporting DOL with evidence on programs, policies, operations, and activities.

Leads DOL’s data governance, setting standards, roles, and oversight for managing and using Department data.

What We Do

Develops evidence-based labor policies.

Studies workforce programs and outcomes.

Provides labor market insights.

Leads cross-agency programs.

Featured Work

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.

Learn about rulemaking and regulations open for comment at the Department of Labor.

A set of interactive, online tools to help employers and employees learn more about their rights and responsibilities under numerous federal employment laws.

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.

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.

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.

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

Rosario Palmieri

Assistant Secretary for Policy

Laura Dawkins

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy

Sheng Li

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy

Dan Iannicola

Chief of Staff

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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy

Our Mission

About Us

Our Offices

Office of Regulatory and Programmatic Policy

Office of Compliance Initiatives

Chief Evaluation Office

Office of Data Governance

What We Do

Policy Development

Research & Evaluation

Data & Analytics

Compliance Initiatives

Featured Work

Gold Standard Science Initial Implementation Report

Regulations

Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses

Employment Law Guide

Combating Labor Exploitation and Human Trafficking

Guidance Search

Plain Language

Meet the Leadership Team

Rosario Palmieri

Laura Dawkins

Sheng Li

Dan Iannicola