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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is the role of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)?

    The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces over 180 federal laws, covering various workplace activities for approximately 150 million workers and 10 million workplaces.

  • What is one of the main aims of the McCarran-Walter Act that the DOL carries out?

    The DOL carries out one of the main aims of the McCarran-Walter Act, which is to protect U.S. workers from unfair foreign competition.

  • Which parts of the DOL are related to immigration?

    Parts of the DOL related to immigration include the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA), the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and the Administrative Review Board (ARB).

  • What functions are carried out by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC)?

    The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) processes Labor Condition Applications (LCA), prevailing wage determinations, and PERM Labor Certifications.

  • What is the role of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD)?

    The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) ensures compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of workers.

  • What appeals does the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) accept?

    The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) accepts appeals of PERM Labor Certification denials or revocations and prevailing wage determinations.

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