Department of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government that fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements.
There are many people who come to the United States with work permits. The Department of Labor ensures that these people are treated fairly, paid a wage that is consistent with labor laws, and assists in holding businesses accountable for their actions.
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