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What does the US Department of Labor do?

What does the US Department of Labor do?

Our Mission To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

How to contact the US Department of Labor?

You can call the Office of the Secretary at 202-693-6000. If you have a general question about Department of Labor issues, please call our toll-free number at 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365). Members of the media should contact the Office of Public Affairs.

When do you start at the Department of Labor?

For most Department of Labor jobs, an employee cannot start until a clearance has been received. Once you clear security, you will receive an official job offer and start date. Your first few months at the Department will include orientation and training.

When does the US Department of Labor issue new guidance?

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Additional Guidance for States on Lost Wages Assistance Program (August 17, 2020) U.S. Department of Labor Launches Public Service Campaign to Promote Workers’ Rights to Paid Sick Leave, Safe Workplaces and Lawful Pay (July 13, 2020)

How does the New York Department of Labor work?

The Department of Labor works very hard to protect the integrity of our agency and programs. To combat and stop unemployment insurance (UI) fraud and identity theft, we work actively alongside local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, government agencies, claimants, and employers in New York State and around the country.

You can call the Office of the Secretary at 202-693-6000. If you have a general question about Department of Labor issues, please call our toll-free number at 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365). Members of the media should contact the Office of Public Affairs.

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Additional Guidance for States on Lost Wages Assistance Program (August 17, 2020) U.S. Department of Labor Launches Public Service Campaign to Promote Workers’ Rights to Paid Sick Leave, Safe Workplaces and Lawful Pay (July 13, 2020)

What does the U.S.Department of Labor do?

U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers’ rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.

How to contact the Secretary of Labor eeombd?

Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOMBD) You can contact the Secretary of Labor via mail, email, phone, fax or you can follow the Secretary on social media sites.