Section 105(c) of the Mine Act prohibits persons from discriminating against miners, applicants for employment and representatives of miners for exercising statutory rights especially concerning safety or health activities, such as identifying hazards, asking for MSHA inspections, or refusing to engage in unsafe acts.

You are protected from retaliation for identifying hazards, asking for inspections, or refusing to engage in unsafe acts. The VeteransвЂ™ Employment and Training Service prepares America's veterans, service members and their spouses, for meaningful careers, provide them with employment resources and expertise, protect their employment rights and promote their employment opportunities. VeteransвЂ™ Employment and Training Service (VETS) WHD also enforces the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, wage garnishment provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections as provided in several immigration related statutes. The agency enforces federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce. In addition, contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discharging or otherwise discriminating against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations. OFCCP holds those who do business with the federal government (contractors and subcontractors) responsible for complying with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), protects workers, promotes diversity and enforces the law. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) mines, and provides technical, educational and other types of assistance to mine operators. The Agency develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) helps to reduce deaths, injuries, and illnesses in the nation's mines with a variety of activities and programs. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Five agencies enforce whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws. Department of Labor is an organization of diverse functions that carries out its mission through a number of offices and agencies. Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS).Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOMBD).Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP).Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM).Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS).Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).

Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA).

Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ).

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB).

Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA).Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).

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