Responsible for administering and enforcing some of the nation's worker protection laws. Committed to ensuring that workers in this country are paid properly and for all the hours they work, regardless of immigration status. Accepts complaints against employers. All services are free and confidential, whether individuals are documented or not. Employers cannot terminate employees or discriminate against them in any other manner for filing a complaint.

Provides resources to assist in resolving claims questions or problems.

Protects the rights of employees to join or not join a union and to engage in collective bargaining. The agency conducts representation elections in which employees vote whether or not they wish to be represented by a union. Investigates and adjudicates unfair labor practices against employees, whether by employers or unions. Types of complaints against employers include, but are not limited to: allegations of unlawful threats, interrogations, and disciplinary actions such as reprimands, suspensions, and discharges based on union activity; promises of benefits if the union kept out; and, in the context of collective bargaining relationships, refusals to provide information, refusals to bargain, and withdrawals of recognition. Allegations against unions include a failure to represent an employee or failure to bargain in good faith.

Protects the rights of employees to join or not join a union and to engage in collective bargaining. The agency conducts representation elections in which employees vote whether or not they wish to be represented by a union. Investigates and adjudicates unfair labor practices against employees, whether by employers or unions. Types of complaints against employers include, but are not limited to: allegations of unlawful threats, interrogations, and disciplinary actions such as reprimands, suspensions, and discharges based on union activity; promises of benefits if the union kept out; and, in the context of collective bargaining relationships, refusals to provide information, refusals to bargain, and withdrawals of recognition. Allegations against unions include a failure to represent an employee or failure to bargain in good faith.

Administers and enforces the Labor-management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, especially regarding the election of labor union officers and the proper use of labor union funds.

Administers existing collective bargaining agreements.

Conduct elections, investigate charges of unfair labor practices, and protect the rights of workers.