Department of Labor

The Department of Labor (DOL) is a federal agency within the U.S. Executive Branch that focuses on promoting and protecting the welfare of job seekers, workers, and retirees. It aims to ensure fair labor standards, provide job training programs, enforce labor laws, and support unemployment insurance. The DOL also conducts research on employment trends and helps to improve working conditions. Through various divisions, it addresses issues like wages, workplace safety, and workers' rights, striving to create a better labor environment for all Americans.