Our Commitment to Transparency
DOL publishes information about its programs, services, regulations, research, reports, and activities to help the public understand and engage with the Department's work. DOL strives to make information available online as quickly as practical and consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Web Publication Schedule
In accordance with Section 207(f)(2) of the E-Government Act of 2002, DOL maintains an inventory of information published on its websites and establishes priorities for publishing information online.
Examples of information regularly published by DOL agencies include:
Economic and labor statistics
News releases and public announcements
Regulatory information
Reports to Congress
Research studies and evaluations
Enforcement information
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reading room materials
Programmatic and administrative information
Publication schedules vary depending on statutory requirements, reporting cycles, and program needs. Some information is published on recurring schedules, while other information is posted as it becomes available.
Suggest Additional Content
If you believe information of public interest should be available on DOL websites, please contact the appropriate agency or use the website feedback mechanisms available throughout the site.
Copyright and Use of Information
Public Domain Information
Unless otherwise noted, information created by the U.S. Department of Labor and presented on this website is generally considered to be in the public domain and may be reproduced, published, or otherwise used without permission.
When using DOL information, we encourage appropriate attribution to the U.S. Department of Labor as the source.
Third-Party Content
Some content on DOL websites may be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights held by third parties. Examples may include:
Photographs
Graphics
Publications
Articles
Multimedia content
When material is identified as copyrighted by a third party, permission from the copyright holder may be required before reproducing or redistributing the material.
Users are responsible for determining whether copyright restrictions apply and obtaining any necessary permissions.
Department of Labor Seal and Logo
Official seals, logos, and insignia of the U.S. Department of Labor may be protected by law and may not be used in a manner that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or official approval by the Department.
External Links and Third-Party Websites
External Link Disclaimer
DOL websites may contain links to websites operated by federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and private entities.
These links are provided solely as a convenience and informational service to website visitors.
The inclusion of a link does not constitute:
An endorsement by DOL of any organization, product, service, or viewpoint.
A guarantee regarding the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites.
Approval of the policies or practices of external organizations.
Leaving DOL.gov
When you follow a link to a non-DOL website:
You are subject to the privacy and security policies of the external website.
DOL does not control the content or accessibility of external websites.
DOL cannot guarantee the continued availability of external content.
Linking to DOL Websites
Organizations and individuals may generally link to publicly available DOL webpages provided that the link:
Does not imply DOL endorsement.
Does not misrepresent DOL programs or policies.
Does not interfere with the operation of DOL websites.
DOL reserves the right to request removal of links that are misleading, inappropriate, or inconsistent with federal law or policy.
File Formats and Viewing Information
DOL publishes information in a variety of file formats to support public access to documents, reports, multimedia, and other resources.
Common File Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Portable Document Format documents and reports | |
| XLSX | Microsoft Excel spreadsheets |
| DOCX | Microsoft Word documents |
| PPTX | Microsoft PowerPoint presentations |
| CSV | Comma-separated values data files |
| TXT | Plain text documents |
| MP3 | Audio recordings |
| MP4 | Video files |
| ZIP | Compressed file archives |
Viewing Documents
Most modern web browsers can open many common file formats directly. Some files may require additional software or applications.
Examples include:
PDF reader software for PDF documents.
Spreadsheet software for XLSX and CSV files.
Word processing software for DOCX files.
Presentation software for PPTX files.
Media players for audio and video files.
Users should ensure they have current software versions to improve accessibility, security, and compatibility.
Accessible Alternatives
If you are unable to access information contained in a document or file format posted on a DOL website, please contact the DOL Section 508 Program Office at 508Matters@dol.gov and provide the URL of the content and the information you need. DOL will work to provide the information in an accessible format.
Contact Us
Questions, comments, or feedback regarding DOL websites may be directed to the appropriate DOL agency or office responsible for the content.
For accessibility assistance:
Related Website Policies
For additional information, visit:
Privacy and Security Statement
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Information Quality Guidelines
Plain Writing Resources
No FEAR Act Information
Open Government Initiatives
Vulnerability Disclosure Policy