Government Agencies

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics -
    http://stats.bls.gov - The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the field of labor economics and statistics.  This site gives you access to BLS statistics, publications, research papers, etc.
  • Department of Labor -
    www.dol.gov - Official site of the federal Department of Labor (DOL), including the Wage and Hour Division, which enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.  Includes statutes, regulations, forms, statistics and more.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -
    www.eeoc.gov - Official site of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces federal anti-discrimination laws.  Includes information about the EEOC, laws enforced by the EEOC, regulations and policy guidance, statistics, and more.
  • FMLA Final Regulations Web Site -
    www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/finalrule.htm - Portal for FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) revised regulations, posters, forms, etc.
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health -
    www.cdc.gov/niosh - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injuries as part of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  The NIOSH site provides access to NIOSH publications, databases, programs and other information.
  • National Labor Relations Board -
    www.nlrb.gov - Official site of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which administers the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  Includes facts about the Board, NLRB rules and regulations, NLRB decisions, forms, and more.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration -
    www.osha.gov - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Web site provides information on OSHA programs and services, compliance assistance, as well as OSHA statistics, standards, technical information and other OSHA documents.
  • Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs -
    www.dol.gov/esa/ofccp/ - The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for ensuring that contractors doing business with the Federal government do not discriminate and take affirmative action.
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services -
    www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis - US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America. USCIS establishes immigration services, policies, and priorities to preserve America's legacy as a nation of immigrants while ensuring that no one is admitted who is a threat to public safety.
  • Veterans' Employment & Training Service  -
    www.dol.gov/vets/ - The mission statement for Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS) is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.  Source of information for Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).