Wages, workplace safety, and the statistics that describe jobs are handled by this department. The enforceable detail of those programs is published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
What It Is Responsible For
- Wages and hours. Minimum wage, overtime, and the records an employer must keep.
- Workplace safety. Rules for hazards on the job, and inspections when those rules are broken.
- Job statistics. Surveys of employment, pay, and prices that other agencies and businesses use.
Statute, Rule, and Daily Work
| Piece | Role |
| A statute | Congress sets the duty |
| A regulation | The department writes the detail employers must follow |
| An inspection or a filing | Staff check compliance or collect the data |