Department of Labor Definition

The Department of Labor (DOL), or Wage and Hour Division, is the federal government department that is responsible for managing working conditions and labor rates within the United States.

Department of Labor Extended Definition
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for the creation and enforcement of federal labor laws and safety regulations. This includes laws regarding:

Minimum wage
Working conditions
Overtime pay
Anti-discrimination laws within the workplace

It also represents the employment rights of American workers who are laid off or retired and veterans re-entering the workforce after serving in the military.

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Maria Tanski-Phillips | Mar 02, 2023

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