United States Department of Labor

From WikiMD.com - Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Flag of the United States Department of Labor (1915-1960)

United States Department of Labor (DOL) is a part of the United States federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics. It aims 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.

History[edit | edit source]

The Department of Labor was established on March 4, 1913, by an act of Congress, signed into law by President William Howard Taft on his last day in office. This creation was the culmination of decades of advocacy for a federal agency to promote labor interests, including the efforts of labor leaders and progressive reformers. The department's formation recognized the importance of the labor force in the American economy and aimed to address labor issues that had been escalating during the industrialization period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Functions and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

The DOL administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These laws cover a wide range of workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. The department's regulatory duties are handled by its several agencies, including the:

Leadership[edit | edit source]

The head of the DOL is the Secretary of Labor, a member of the President's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The department also includes several deputy secretaries, assistant secretaries, and administrators who oversee various agencies and programs within the DOL.

Impact and Criticisms[edit | edit source]

The Department of Labor has played a crucial role in shaping labor policies and practices in the United States. Its regulations and enforcement actions have contributed to safer workplaces, fairer wages, and the protection of workers' rights. However, the DOL has also faced criticism from various stakeholders, including business groups that argue some regulations are burdensome and hinder economic growth, and labor advocates who sometimes contend that the department does not go far enough to protect workers.

See Also[edit | edit source]


Stub icon
   This article is a government-related stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!




WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP1 injections in NYC from $125 and up biweekly

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program NYC and a clinic to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our W8MD's physician supervised medical weight loss centers in NYC provides expert medical guidance, and offers telemedicine options for convenience.

Why choose W8MD?

Book Your Appointment

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss, and Philadelphia and visit Philadelphia medical weight loss Call (718)946-5500 for NY and 215 676 2334 for PA

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's NYC physician weight loss.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available. Call 718 946 5500.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD