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Welcome to the U.S. Department of Labor's LinkedIn profile. We share info on jobs and training, safety and regulations, and other issues impacting workers. Our mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

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How do I file a complaint against an employer in the US?

A job discrimination complaint may be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. You can find the closest EEOC office by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, or by going to the EEOC's Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.

How do I contact the Florida Department of Labor?

Call 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET. Note: If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services. Submit a question with our online contact form.

What is the role of the US Department of Labor?

Our Mission To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

What are my rights as an employee in California?

The right to be paid fair wages for the work that is performed. The right to a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination of all types. The right to not be retaliated against for filing a complaint against an employer.