The Department of Labor provides information on fair wages, minimum wage standards, health plans, retirement benefits, leave, insurance, and workplace injury compensation. It helps workers and employers understand pay protections, benefits programs, and available support related to workplace safety and financial security.
Workplace Safety
DOL and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) support workplace safety. They enforce laws that protect workers. They also provide training, outreach, and education to employers.
Workplace Injury & Compensation
Workers have compensation rights when they are injured on the job. Workers also have rights to a transparent, hazard-free workplace.
Wages & Hours
DOL and its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) make sure that workers are paid properly for all the hours they work. We also help employers understand their responsibilities related to proper pay.
Leave Benefits
Workers may be eligible for leave when they are sick or when they need to care for a family member.
Health Plans
Employers who provide health benefits have certain obligations under the law. Employer responsibilities depend on factors like how many workers an organization employs and what kind of benefits are provided.
Retirement and Savings
Employers who provide retirement benefits must follow the law and protect the interests of their workers.
Employment RIghts
The law protects workers in many ways. Employers can't engage in illegal discrimination or retaliation against their workers. In addition, special rules apply to workers under 18.
Veteran & Service Member Employment
Veterans and their families have valuable skills and experience. DOL's Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) helps veterans and military spouses are positioned to reach their full potential in the civilian workforce.
Emergency & Disaster Response
If you lost your job because of a disaster, you may be eligible for assistance. DOL also helps employers maintain safe, healthy workplaces during disaster recovery.