Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The United States federal department responsible for promoting and improving the working conditions, wages, and occupational safety of American workers. It is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. government, established in 1913.

Usage

• The term "Department of Labor" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this U.S. government agency. It is often preceded by the definite article "the" and may be abbreviated as "DOL."
• It functions as the subject or object in a sentence when discussing federal labor policy, enforcement, or programs.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Department of Labor released new statistics on employment.
  • Workers filed a complaint with the Department of Labor regarding safety violations.
  • The Secretary of the Department of Labor testified before Congress.

Advanced Usage

• "The Department of Labor's findings": Used to indicate reports, data, or conclusions originating from the department.
  • The company adjusted its policies based on the Department of Labor's findings.

Variants and Related Words

• DOL: A common acronym for the Department of Labor.
  • You can find the form on the DOL website.
• Secretary of Labor: The title of the head of the Department of Labor.
  • The Secretary of Labor announced a new initiative.

Synonyms

• Labor Department: A synonymous full name for the Department of Labor.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the U.S. federal department. Other countries have similar agencies, but they are typically called by different names (e.g., "Ministry of Labour").
• The core mission involves fostering, promoting, and developing the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees.

Noun

1. the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913