The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page

Description: The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs. DOL is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes.

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United States Department of Labor homepage
This site contains statistics, summaries of labor laws and useful links to other government agencies.
http://www.dol.gov
Top/Business/Human_Resources/Government_Agencies

U.S.Labor's OSBP
Explains what is involved and answers common questions about employing people in small businesses.
http://www.dol.gov/osbp/welcome.htm
Top/Business/Small_Business/News_and_Media

Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workforce
Directory of hundreds of documents related to workplace alcohol and drug abuse, including sample policies, surveys, research reports, training and educational materials.
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/default.asp
Top/Health/Addictions/Substance_Abuse/Resources

Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Searchable database on substance abuse, state and territory laws, drug-free workplace advisor.
http://www.dol.gov/workingpartners/
Top/Health/Addictions/Substance_Abuse/Resources

Report of the Working Group on Long-Term Care
US Department of Labor, Advisory Council Report to recommend policy changes and education on broad scope of findings.
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/report2.htm
Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Chronic_Illness

U.S. Department of Labor Public Affairs Offices
List of addresses and phone numbers for national and regional offices.
http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/offices.htm
Top/Home/Consumer_Information/Advocacy_and_Protection/Governmental_Help/United_States

Health Plans & Benefits
The US Department of Labor portal for health plans and benefits. Includes fact sheets, regulations, and ERISA information.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/
Top/Home/Personal_Finance/Insurance/Health

Women and Job Based Health Benefits
Claims, workers rights, and health benefits as they relate to women. From the US Department of Labor.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-women.htm
Top/Home/Personal_Finance/Insurance/Health

Communicating With and About People with Disabilities
Explains why using the right language is important, and gives a list of phrases to use, as well as terms which are not recommended.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/comucate.htm
Top/Kids_and_Teens/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Living_with_Disability

Youth Rules
Provides information about working, getting paid, and safety on the job. From the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.
http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/
Top/Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Careers/Skills