U.S. Department of Labor

Definition

The U.S. Department of Labor is a federal agency responsible for overseeing federal labor laws regarding workers' rights, wages, employment, and unemployment insurance benefits. It aims to promote productive and safe work environments, job opportunities, and fair employment practices.

Related terms

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): An agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards.

Unemployment Insurance (UI): A program managed by the U.S. Department of Labor that provides temporary financial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own until they find new employment