Policy & Governance

Policy & Governance Information

Guidelines and laws protecting workers, including veterans and services members, with information about safety and health, unions and labor, discrimination, and retaliaion.

Information on pay and benefits including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), minimum wage laws, overtime rules, and wage history.

Resources about federal contractor compliance.

Tools & Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to providing smooth paths to compliance with the laws we enforce. Our compliance assistance resources and self-audit programs aim to help employers, unions and employee benefit plan officials proactively review and correct potential violations – without formal investigations or litigation.

The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to providing workers and businesses with the necessary tools for complying with the labor laws we enforce.

These are formal advisories from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), typically including policy, guidance, or procedures.

Specific regulatory or compliance guidance from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA).

Search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866.

Additional Resources

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy

Policy & Governance

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