There are many responsibilities of the Department of Labor. Since there was no given number limit of answers in the question, I will provide three answers. One of the required jobs of the Department of Labor is to set the value of minimum wage. Another responsibility the Department of Labor has is to ensure that insurance is provided for unemployed citizens. DOL is also obligated to ensure that working conditions are safe for United States citizens.
To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
