Department of Labor

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dol

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Labor is to ensure the efficient operation of agencies which promote harmonious relations between employers and employees and promote and protect workers' safety and health, wages and working conditions.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 23 S. 1-11A	Department of Labor and Workforce Development
MGL C. 149 S. 1-187	Labor and Industries
MGL C. 140 S. 46A-46R	Employment Agencies
MGL C. 151 S. 1-22	Minimum Fair Wages
MGL C. 111 S. 189A-199B	Lead Poisoning, Prevention and Control
MGL C. 82A S. 1-5	Excavation and Trench Safety
MGL C. 111F S. 1-3,7-1	Hazardous Substances Disclosure by Employees

Regulations

453 CMR 6.0	Asbestos
453 CMR 9	Civil Administrative Penalties
454 CMR 1.0	Division of Industrial Safety
454 CMR 21	Right to Know Law G.L. c. 111F
454 CMR 22	Deleading
454 CMR 23	Occupational Lead Poisoning Registry
455 CMR 2.0	Minimum Wage
520 CMR 140	Excavation and Trench Safety

 

Reports:

• Annual Report of the Joint Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification
  


• MA Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Report 2007 (most current available)