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Federal Government Departments

This research guide provides information about the 15 federal executive branch government departments, and links to useful statistics and additional resources provided by each branch.

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor
The Department of Labor administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.

Statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics This link opens in a new window
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.

Indiana Economy at a Glance (US Dept. of Labor)
A brief overview of Indiana's labor force, including number of jobs in a number of industries. Other state statistics are available as well.
Occupational Employment Statistics
Provides employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.

Additional Useful Links from the Department of Labor

Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

O*NET Resource Center
An interactive application for exploring and searching occupations.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The official website of OSHA, charged with assuring safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women. Sections cover worker rights, how to file a complaint, laws and regulations, and statistics.