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  United States Department of Labor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The United States Department of Labor is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics.
The department is headed by the United States Secretary of Labor.
When President Taft signed the organic act, the United States Department of Commerce and Labor became the Department of Commerce and its respective labor bureaus and agencies were transferred to the newly established Department of Labor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Department_of_Labor   (616 words)

  
 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Even the Department of Labor's rejection of the State plan and announcement that they would withhold $16 million in the Wagner-Peyser funds did not deter the State from moving forward with their reorganization plan.
Is part of the function of the Department of Labor to share information across States, if States are looking to improve their employment service programs, to point them in the right direction, as far as States that are doing very well and sharing that information.
So when the Department of Labor in 1994 offered Massachusetts and other States the opportunity to participate in the one-stop career center, Massachusetts seized on that initiative; and was awarded a grant in 1994, and began implementing in 1995.
commdocs.house.gov /committees/edu/hedo&i5-87.000/hedo&i5-87.htm   (14353 words)

  
 Welcome - Vermont Department of Labor
The Department was created on July 1, 2005 through an Executive Order(#01-05) by Governor Douglas, which merges the Departments of Labor and Industry and Employment and Training.
The Department of Labor consists primarily of three divisions: the Division of Workers' Compensation and Safety, the Division of Workforce Development, and the Division of Unemployment Insurance and Wages.
The goal of the Department is to create one administrative umbrella that will strengthen critical areas, utilize available resources to their fullest, and provide an effective and efficient service delivery model for employers, workers and job seekers.
www.labor.vermont.gov   (272 words)

  
 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
The State Construction Code and Licensing units became part of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry by Governor’s Order on May 16, 2005.
Labor Standards serves as a clearinghouse of information about a variety of wage, hour and employment law issues.
The workers' compensation system's purpose is to minimize the impact of work-related injuries or illnesses on workers and employers.
www.doli.state.mn.us   (228 words)

  
 State of Delaware - Department of Labor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Labor Department's support to the residents and businesses of Delaware, along with this web site, is continually updated to meet the changing needs of all sectors of Delaware's workforce.
DOL Employer Conference - On Wednesday, October 26, 2005, the Delaware Department of Labor is hosting the 8th Annual Employer Conference at the Dover Downs Conference Center in Dover, Delaware.
The training course to be held at the Department of Labor will review the OSHA scaffolding requirements and will also provide a hands-on training session conducted by an outside vendor.
www.delawareworks.com   (557 words)

  
 Labor, United States Department of
Labor, United States Department of, federal executive department established in 1913 and charged with administering and enforcing statutes that promote the welfare of U.S. wage earners, improve their working conditions, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a direct descendant of the 1884 Bureau of Labor, gathers data in the field of labor economics.
Cuyahoga Community College Recognized by United States Department of Labor and the American Association of Community Colleges for Outstanding Community Leadership and Partnerships; Honor Presented in San Diego as part of the 6th Annual Department of Labor and American Association of Community Colleges Awards.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/history/A0828482.html   (570 words)

  
 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - Employment Standards Administration - U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor issued All Agency Memorandum 199 that provides guidance on the implementation of President Bush's September 8th proclamation which suspended the Davis-Bacon Act in the areas seriously affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
In addition, the Department has issued two fact sheets that provide Guidance on the Suspension of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Katrina and Employment and Wages under Federal Law during Natural Disasters and Recovery.
The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded its on-line elaws Advisor to include a segment on workers with disabilities who receive special minimum wages under the provisions of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
www.wagehour.dol.gov   (546 words)

  
 Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is the state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce.
The Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Migrant Refugee and Labor Service (BMRLS) announces an RFP for the Bilingual Employment Skills and Language Training grant.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman today announced that ten of the state’s twelve metropolitan statistical areas had lower rates in August than they had in July, while two were unchanged.
www.dwd.state.wi.us   (417 words)

  
 Backlog Centers
As part of our effort to improve the processing of permanent labor certification applications, Permanent cases from the Regional Offices and the State Workforce Agencies are being transferred to the ETA Backlog Processing Centers.
DOL has worked with CIS to set up a new system in the Backlog Elimination Centers to assist individuals who have submitted an application for permanent labor certification prior to March 28, 2005 and need proof of the submission to apply for an extension of an H-1B visa.
Individuals should send an e-mail to the appropriate Backlog Center explaining the need for the H-1B extension and requesting verification that their application is pending at the Center.
workforcesecurity.doleta.gov /foreign/times.asp   (567 words)

  
 One Big Union - department labor ny   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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www.onebigunion.org /department_labor_ny-1.html   (593 words)

  
 georgia.gov - Georgia Department of Labor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Georgia Department of Labor was established in 1911.
Known then as the Department of Commerce and Labor, it had broad authority over industrial and occupational safety and administration of labor laws.
Also, the Georgia Department of Labor has 53 local career centers and 55 Vocational Rehabilitation Services hubs throughout the state.
gdol.georgia.gov /01/home/0,2167,859227,00.html   (199 words)

  
 Official Website of the Department of Labor and Employment, Manila, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is the official website of the Department of Labor and Employment in Manila, Philippines.
To know the different services you may avail from the Department of Labor and Employment, visit the DOLE Programs and Projects page now, or call our hotline (632) 527-8000.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today reiterated the rules regarding the observance of the special non-working days on October 31, and November 1, as well as the regular holiday on November 4, 2005, pursuant to DOLE Memorandum Circular No. 1 issued by Labor and Employment Secretary Patricia A. Sto.
www.dole.gov.ph   (402 words)

  
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Space does not permit a listing of their names, but grateful acknowledgement is also given to those associations, business firms, labor organizations, other federal agencies and individuals whose assistance and cooperation contributed significantly to the development of this publication.
Graduates looking for work in a tight labor market may experience just the opposite--you may have difficulty finding a professional job, and the competition may be stiff, as more experienced, out-of-work professionals are vying for the same jobs.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics maintains eight regional offices around the country.
www.empowermentzone.com /jobguide.txt   (17572 words)

  
 Wyoming Department of Employment
Labor Standards office investigates labor issues filed by aggrieved individuals and collects unpaid wages from employers.
Labor Market Information for administration, policy making, planning, and the public.
An overview of department services, mission statement, organization chart, contact information, and information about programs that transferred to the Department of Workforce Services.
wydoe.state.wy.us   (218 words)

  
 Employment & Training Administration (ETA) - U.S. Department of Labor
On October 19, 2005, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $125 million to 70 community colleges competing for the President’s Community-Based Job Training Grants.
The U.S. Department of Labor is providing assistance to individuals impacted by the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Mississippi claims are filed by calling 1-888-844-3577 or by visiting any office of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
www.doleta.gov   (571 words)

  
 Home Page
Established in 1943, the Department of Labor promotes peaceful settlement of labor disputes and enforces state labor laws.
Further, the Labor Department actively promotes labor/management cooperation between companies and their unions through the Governor’s Annual Labor/Management Conference.
The Department works closely with federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Labor.
www.alalabor.state.al.us   (157 words)

  
 ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces $3.4 Million Grant To Increase Skills of Arizona IT Workers ...
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $3.4 Million Grant To Increase Skills of Arizona IT Workers
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a grant of more than $3.4 million to raise the skills of Arizona's technology workers.
The program funded by this grant also will be added to the Department of Labor's list of training available for apprenticeable occupations.
www.dol.gov /opa/media/press/eta/eta20051964.htm   (407 words)

  
 ILSA Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
These laws may include child labor, dismissal rights, employer or contractor registration, workplace safety and health, wage protection and collection statutes covering wages and fringe benefits, minimum wage and overtime, prevailing wages, and other related laws.
In most states, this responsibility lies with that state's labor department or similarly titled agency.
ILSA is composed of labor standards agency representatives from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and representatives of the U.S. Department of Labor.
www.ilsa.net   (288 words)

  
 Arkansas Department of Labor
The Arkansas Department of Labor was given the responsibility of enforcing the labor laws of the state in 1913.
Today, the mission of the Arkansas Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the health, safety and welfare of the wage earners of Arkansas by providing services and enforcing laws to improve working conditions and enhance their opportunities for safe and profitable employment.
As Director of Labor since 1991, I have seen the Department increase in both productivity and efficiency as we have continuously endeavored to improve processes and public services.
www.state.ar.us /labor   (123 words)

  
 Foreign Labor Certification
The Foreign Labor Certification Data Center is the location of the Online Wage Library for prevailing wage determinations, and the disclosure databases for the temporary and permanent programs.
Information on determining skill and wage levels under the revised prevailing wage guidance for nonagricultural programs is available on the Skills Page.
Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) disclosure data are available for the Permanent, H-1B and H-2B programs.
www.flcdatacenter.com   (89 words)

  
 Workforce Info, Home, HOME
In May 2005 the Department of Defense recommended to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) the virtual closure of Eielson Air Force Base, located 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks.
The Defense Department recommended the withdrawal of 2,821 uniformed personnel and a transfer of the aircraft inventory of the 354th Fighter Wing to Nevada, Georgia and Louisiana.
U.S. Department of Labor- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
almis.labor.state.ak.us   (502 words)

  
 NJ Department of Labor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The LWD acts to ensure the opportunity for employment at fair wages, enhance the quality of the state's labor force and labor market activities, promote labor/management harmony, and administer income support service for unemployed and disabled workers.
Due to the profound transformation of the labor market, the Commission believes that it is critical that school administrators, counselors, teachers, as well as parents are made aware of the skills that employers are seeking.
Workforce Learning Link is funded by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development in partnership with NJN.
www.njn.net /workforce/deptoflabor.html   (727 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: United States Department of Labor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/United-States-Department-of-Labor   (640 words)

  
 TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development
The Labor Market Information LMI/Research and Statistics Section is the official source for all employment-related data for the state, the metropolitan areas, and the individual counties.
The section works directly with the U. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics to gather core labor market data that are comparable to information gathered nationwide.
is the most comprehensive and user-friendly source of labor market data in the state.
www.state.tn.us /labor-wfd/lmi.htm   (205 words)

  
 South Dakota Division of Labor and Management   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Division of Labor and Management is responsible for administering the state's labor laws.
The Department of Labor is frequently asked about state and federal posting requirements.
Petition for Unfair Labor Practice (May be filed if you work for state or local government, are a union, or represented by one, and your right to be in a union or bargain fairly through a union is being affected.
www.state.sd.us /dol/dlm/dlm-home.htm   (456 words)

  
 CLOVIS First Stop One Stop Career Center - NM Department of Labor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Due to the Bureau of Labor Statistics current opinion that the large employer documents might be a breach of confidentiality, they will nolonger be updated.
The Job Services Employer Connection is a partnership between the New Mexico Department of Labor and over 300 employers in New Mexico.
Its purpose is to strengthen the partnership between the public and private sector to insure that community and business needs are being met.
www.dol.state.nm.us /wdc4.htm   (860 words)

  
 New Jersey Department of Labor Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A.J. TRENTON, October 17, 2005 - Today, A.J. Sabath was sworn in as the new Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD).
TRENTON, September 28, 2005 - Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Thomas D. Carver today announced his resignation as Commissioner will become effective at the close of business of October 14, 2005.
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity programs.
www.state.nj.us /labor   (238 words)

  
 U.S. Department of Labor - OIG Home Page
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) conducts audits and evaluations to review the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and integrity of all DOL programs and operations, including those performed by its contractors and grantees.
This work is conducted in order to determine whether: the programs and operations are in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations; DOL resources are efficiently and economically being utilized; and DOL programs achieve their intended results.
In addition, the OIG is unique among Inspectors General because it has an “external” program function to conduct criminal investigations to combat the influence of labor racketeering and organized crime in the nation’s labor unions.
www.oig.dol.gov   (144 words)

  
 Workforce Kentucky,  Home , HOME
The Civilian Labor Force series, which produces the statewide and county unemployment rates, is presently undergoing several significant methodological changes.
The 2003 Total and Nonwhite Labor Force and Population Data report is now available.
This report includes labor force information that will be useful to employers in preparing Affirmative Action plans.
www.workforcekentucky.ky.gov   (602 words)

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