The United States Department of Labor (DOL) was created through the Organic Act of the Department of Labor in 1913. Headed by the United States Secretary of Labor, it is the agency responsible for the fostering and promotion of the nation's past, present, and future work force by striving for the improvement of working conditions (including safety) and protecting the benefits to which they are entitled. Additionally, the Department tracks employment trends, prices, and other national economic measurements. To carry out this mission, the DOL administers a variety of federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers' rights, wages, freedom from employment discrimination, unemployment benefits, and other income support. You may contact the Department of Labor by phone through its National Call Center by e-mail or by phone or mail at: Phone: 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365) TTY: 1-877-889-5627 U.S. Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building 200 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20210 The DOL's Call Center provides assistance on a wide range of labor related issues, including: job loss, business closures, pay and leave, workplace safety and health, pension and health benefits, and workplace injuries. In addition to answering general questions, its specialists will relay any specific inquiry to the proper office. The Call Center is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Additional contact information can be found on the DOL web site. Departmental Agencies and Offices: Additional Resources: |