U.S. Department of Labor

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Affordable Care Act Open Season

Enroll for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace by December 15 to have insurance starting January 1.
Grow Your Skills

Federally-funded programs in your community are ready to train Americans with the skills employers need to fill jobs right now. Explore the possibilities, and find your path.
Let's Lead On Leave

Time together is one of our most important family values. Did you know that the United States is the only industrialized nation without any federal paid leave law?
It's Time For $10.10

Workers, business owners and community leaders share why they think it's time to raise the federal minimum wage.
Acting on Immigration

President Obama’s Immigration Accountability Executive actions will help secure the border, hold nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants accountable and ensure that everyone plays by the same rules.

Learn more.
Learn About the Department

Break through the jargon and acronyms and discover how DOL works for you.

This month: VEVRAA, WIOA, X-Ray, YouthBuild, and Zone Status.
Looking for a holiday gift idea?

Books can be the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Check out our list of Books that Shaped Work in America for inspiration.

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December 4, 2014

Living Wage in Seattle

Why paying workers fairly is better for Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream in Seattle bottom line...

December 4, 2014

Enforcement Matters

If you work hard and play by the rules, then you should be able to earn enough to take care of yourself and your family — that’s a core American value...

December 3, 2014

When Tribes Compete, They Succeed

When President Obama made his first trip to Indian Country earlier this year, he told a compelling story about the impact federal investment and partnerships have in tribal communities...