The Office of the Inspector General serves the American Worker and Taxpayer by conducting audits, investigations, and evaluations that result in improvements in the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of Departmental programs and operations. OIG detects and prevents fraud and abuse in DOL programs and labor racketeering in the American workplace.

Biography, photographs, speeches, and press releases about the current Secretary of Labor.

Ensures that the Nation's labor laws are forcefully and fairly applied in implementing the priority enforcement initiatives of and defending the actions taken by the Secretary of Labor and the program agencies of the Department of Labor.

Provides a comprehensive and easy to use resource for current OSHA standards and compliance-related information.

OSHA's SIC Manual search by keywords to access detailed information for a specified SIC, Division, or Major Group; and browse through the manual structure.

Formerly known as the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA). Protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits.

Charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. Responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes.

Helps cushion the impact of economic downturns and brings economic stability to communities, states, and the nation by providing temporary income support for laid off workers.

Helps veterans, reservists, and National Guard members in securing employment and the rights and benefits associated with such.

The only federal Agency devoted exclusively to the concerns of women in the labor force. The bureau works to improve the economic status and opportunity for equal and profitable employment.

Information and assistance about various youth employment and training activities.