the Department of Labor
/ðə dɪˌpɑːtmənt əv ˈleɪbə(r)/
/ðə dɪˌpɑːrtmənt əv ˈleɪbər/
(abbreviation the DOL)
- the US government department responsible for national laws concerning workers. This includes working conditions, such as safety and the hours worked, as well as the pay workers receive. It is also in charge of job training programmes.
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the Department of Labor