Assistant Secretary of Labor
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Assistant Secretaries of Labor are a political appointee of the President and confirmed by the Senate to lead different sub-divisions of the United States Department of Labor. The Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing federal labor laws as well as promoting the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees. Many Assistant Secretaries of Labor are attorneys who have experience in labor law or other areas of law pertinent to their sub-division. Some Assistant Secretaries of Labor have experience in human resources as well. Assistant Secretaries of Labor are responsible for the day-to-day operations of their sub-division and will report directly to the Secretary of Labor. They will also oversee programs, conduct workplace investigations, labor negotiation, research, issue regulations, and assist in the development of government policy.
