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1/12/2011
Department of Labor's Strategic Goals

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released their strategic goals for 2011-2016. This report gives employers insight on areas of DOL focus and scrutiny in the coming years.

  • Strategic Goal 1.
    Prepare workers for good jobs and ensure fair compensation.
  • Strategic Goal 2.
    Ensure workplaces are safe and healthy.
  • Strategic Goal 3.
    Assure fair and high quality work-life environments.
  • Strategic Goal 4.
    Secure health benefits and, for those not working, provide income security.
  • Strategic Goal 5.
    Produce timely and accurate data on the economic conditions of workers and their families.

To read the plan in full, visit the DOL Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2011-2016.



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