The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is a federal executive department responsible for administering and enforcing over 180 federal laws and thousands of regulations concerning workplace standards, occupational safety and health, wage and hour rules, unemployment benefits, and reemployment services. Its mission is to foster the well-being of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees by improving working conditions, advancing employment opportunities, and ensuring work-related benefits and rights for approximately 125 million workers and 10 million employers nationwide[10][3]. Established to promote fair labor standards and economic security, the DOL has a rich history linked to major labor reforms in the 20th century. Its headquarters, the Frances Perkins Building, honors the first female U.S. Cabinet member and longtime Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, who served from 1933 to 1945 and played a pivotal role in New Deal labor policies[10]. Key achievements include the enforcement of minimum wage laws, workplace safety regulations, and unemployment insurance programs that have shaped American labor markets. More recently, the DOL has been actively involved in regulatory updates, such as the 2024–2025 adjustments to the minimum salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)[6]. In 2025, the department also undertook a significant deregulatory effort aimed at repealing outdated workplace rules to reduce compliance burdens and stimulate economic growth, reflecting the current administration’s pro-business agenda[7]. Currently led by Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer since March 2025, the DOL continues to navigate an evolving labor landscape marked by changes in workforce demographics, technology, and regulatory priorities. It plays a vital role in providing timely labor market data through the Bureau of Labor Statistics, supporting policy decisions and business strategies in today's dynamic economy[2][3]. For business and technology sectors, the DOL's activities influence employment standards, workforce classification, and labor market conditions, making it a key agency to watch amid ongoing regulatory