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The Employment Standards Administration (ESA), the largest agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, enforces and administers laws governing legally-mandated wages and working conditions, including child labor, minimum wages, overtime and family and medical leave; equal employment opportunity in businesses with federal contracts and subcontracts; workers' compensation for certain employees injured on their jobs; internal union democracy and financial integrity, and union elections, which protect the rights of union members; and other laws and regulations governing employment standards and practices.
See also
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
- Office of Labor-Management Standards
- Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- Wage and Hour Division
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President Bush Meets with President Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President Bush on Friday said, "It is such an honor to welcome a man I've come to admire a lot to the Oval Office, President Kikwete of Tanzania. He comes representing a great country. He also comes representing the African Union. And therefore, we've had a wide-ranging discussion about our bilateral relations, as well as the President has kindly given me a briefing on how he sees the different situations and opportunities on the continent of Africa."
Presidential Message, Labor Day 2008
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
I send greetings to all Americans celebrating Labor Day 2008. In America, all citizens have an opportunity to forge their own paths forward, and their success is limited only by the size of their dreams. From engineering to healthcare and from small businesses to education, the American people are the most industrious, enterprising, and productive in the world. These talented and innovative workers provide for their families and play a vital role in building a more prosperous future for our country. By trusting in the ingenuity and creativity of America's risk-takers and dreamers, our country will remain the most vibrant, hopeful, and dynamic around the globe.
Presidential Message, Ramadan 2008
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
I send greetings to Muslims observing Ramadan in America and around the globe.
President Bush Announces Presidential Delegation to the Paralympic Games
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President George W. Bush announced today the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China on September 6, 2008. The Honorable James B. Peake, M.D., Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation are: The Honorable Clark T. Randt, Jr., United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China; Mr. Kirk Bauer, Executive Director, Disabled Sports USA; Ms. Jean Driscoll, Paralympic Gold Medalist (Track); Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Gadson, United States Army; Mr. Kevin Szott, Paralympic Gold Medalist (Judo); Ms. Trischa Zorn, Paralympic Gold Medalist (Swimming).
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27, 2008, and continuing.
Statement by the Press Secretary
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
On Friday, August 29, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 6580, the "Hubbard Act," which clarifies existing law regarding benefits and compensation for servicemembers voluntarily leaving service under a sole-survivorship discharge.
FEMA: News Releases
President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For Texas
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27, 2008, and continuing.
Federal Support As States Act In Advance Of Gustav
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As states along the Gulf Coast begin voluntary evacuations and other activities in advance of Hurricane Gustav, which is expected to make landfall in the region over Labor Day Weekend, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the extensive support activities of numerous federal agencies in support of state actions. FEMA has also activated a planning team to monitor Tropical Storm Hanna and to initiate preliminary actions as it approaches the Southeastern coast.
Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Emergency Disaster Recovery
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for Louisiana.
President Declares Emergency Federal Aid for Louisiana
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27, 2008, and continuing.
One Month Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The clock is ticking on eligibility for federal disaster assistance.
September Is National Preparedness Month
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
SEATTLE, Wash. -- September is National Preparedness Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has joined with more than 2,700 national, regional, state and local agencies and organizations to encourage Americans to prepare their homes, businesses, schools and communities for disasters of all kinds. According to FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson, motivating individuals, businesses and communities across the country to plan and prepare for emergencies is the cornerstone of effective government response and recovery efforts.
Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - Enforces and administers laws governing legally-mandated wages and working conditions.
Meta Description: [ US Department of Labor: ESA's mission is to enhance the welfare and protect the rights of American workers by enforcing employment laws. ]
Hour Division (WHD) - Administers federal laws concerning wage, hour and child labor, as well as several other programs covering prevailing wages for government contracts and farm labor, family and medical leave, immigration and polygraph testing.
Meta Description: [ The DOL Wage and Hour Division administers the wage, hour, and child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and programs covering government contracts, farm labor, family and medical leave, immigration, and polygraph testing., Enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping... ]
Related Acts (DBRA) - Provides public access to Davis-Bacon information and supports the user in filling out the Report of Construction Contractor's Wage Rates (WD-10) Form. Includes information about the Schedule of Surveys being conducted to make wage determinations; regional office information; and, help.
Meta Description: [ Information to help businesses comply with the requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) as it relates to federally funded construction projects. ]
Compliance Assistance Information - Links to the Federal Contract Compliance, Workers' Compensation Programs, and Labor-Management Standards compliance web pages.
Minimum Wage Laws in the States - Interactive map of the United States comparing the Federal and state minimum wage amounts.
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) - Processes contractor Functional Affirmative Action Program (FAAP) requests.
Meta Description: [ The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces the Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and the affirmative action provisions (Section 4212) of the Vietnam Era ... ]
Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) - Enforces provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and related laws which establish basic standards of democracy and fiscal responsibility for unions representing employees in private industry, Federal government employees, and Postal Service employees.
Meta Description: [ Administers and enforces
most provisions of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA). The LMRDA
was enacted primarily to ensure basic standards of democracy and fiscal responsibility in labor
organizations representing employees in private industry., Administers and... ]
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Administers three major disability compensation programs which provide wage replacement benefits, medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation and other benefits to certain workers or their dependents who experience work-related injury or occupational disease.
YouthRules! Initiative - Promotes positive and safe work experiences for young workers.
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