Policy & Regulations

DOL works with other federal agencies to enforce labor laws. We help workers and employers understand how federal laws affect them. DOL's administrative courts also help resolve certain work-related legal disputes. Learn more about laws and regulations that pertain to the workforce.

DOL helps workers know their legal rights related to pay and benefits. We also help employers meet their obligations under the law.

Understanding federal regulations that pertain to small businesses can be a challenge. DOL works to help small business owners navigate laws related to employment, pay, and benefits.

Workers have the right to organize in order to represent their interests to management as a group. DOL provides resources that help both workers and employers understand rules related to unions and collective bargaining.

Doing business with the federal government entails additional responsibilities. Understand requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors.

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Access court decisions, appeals, regulations, and guidance from DOL.

DOL and its Bureau of International Labor Affairs strengthen U.S. trade by tackling unfair labor practices worldwide.

Obtain records from DOL through the Freedom of Information Act.

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 & Regulations

Pay & Benefits

Small Business Owners

Unions & Collective Bargaining

Government Contract Compliance

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Reference Materials

International Labor

Freedom of Information Act

Tools & Resources

Self-Audit Programs

Opinion Letters

ETA Advisories

EBSA Guidance

Guidance Search

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