Law Libraries

DOL's Office of Administrative Law Judges adjudicate complaints and claims in a wide variety of cases, such as the Black Lung Benefits Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. 

Use these resources to find Department of Labor decisions, legal research materials, regulations, and other information related to cases handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) and the Benefits Review Board (BRB).

OALJ Law Libraries

Decisions and resources on the laws and programs under OALJ’s jurisdiction, including Black Lung, Longshore, whistleblower, immigration, and other labor-related matters.

Benefits Review Board Resources

Research tools for Black Lung and Longshore Cases, including Deskbook research aids, circuit court materials, and regulations. These are not official Board opinions or final legal authority.