Office of the Solicitor
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The Office of the Solicitor is the legal arm of the U.S. Department of Labor, responsible for providing legal advice, drafting regulations, and representing the department in litigation and enforcement actions.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
federal government agency component
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legal office → |
| activity |
coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice on litigation
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legal review of Department of Labor policies → litigation strategy development for labor law enforcement → negotiation of settlements in enforcement cases → regulatory drafting and clearance → |
| advisesOn |
Employee Retirement Income Security Act enforcement
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Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement → Occupational Safety and Health Act enforcement → labor standards for federal contractors → mine safety and health regulations → unemployment insurance and workforce programs legal issues → wage and hour regulations → workplace safety and health regulations → |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form: "United States"
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| employs |
attorneys
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legal support staff → paralegals → |
| governmentLevel | federal → |
| hasComponent |
national office
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regional and branch offices → |
| headOfOfficeTitle |
Office of the Solicitor of the U.S. Department of Labor
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surface form: "Solicitor of Labor"
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| jurisdiction | federal labor laws of the United States → |
| legalAuthorityOver | enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Department of Labor → |
| legalRole | in-house counsel for the U.S. Department of Labor → |
| locatedIn | Washington, D.C. → |
| parentOrganization | United States Department of Labor → |
| partOf | United States Department of Labor → |
| primaryFunction |
draft and review regulations for the U.S. Department of Labor
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provide legal advice to the U.S. Department of Labor → represent the U.S. Department of Labor in litigation → support enforcement of labor and employment laws → |
| represents |
U.S. Department of Labor before administrative tribunals
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U.S. Department of Labor in appellate litigation → U.S. Department of Labor in federal court → |
| responsibleFor |
advising on compliance with labor statutes and regulations
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legal services for the U.S. Department of Labor → litigation involving the U.S. Department of Labor → regulatory drafting and review for the U.S. Department of Labor → |
| sector | public sector → |
| supports |
Employee Benefits Security Administration
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Mine Safety and Health Administration → Occupational Safety and Health Administration → Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs → Office of Labor-Management Standards → Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs → Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor → |
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