US Department of Labor to host online forum May 6-7 for employers, workers, other stakeholders on compliance with federal workplace laws

WASHINGTON − The U.S. Department of Labor today announced it will host a two-day online forum to provide meaningful compliance assistance related to federal laws governing wages, safety, and other workplace issues.

The Protecting America's Workforce forum will begin with opening remarks from Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and proceed to panel discussions and presentations with representatives from the department's Wage and Hour Division, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Mine Safety and Health Administration, and Veterans' Employment and Training Service.

In addition, enforcement and compliance representatives from the Internal Revenue Service, Small Business Administration, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will participate.

"Workers and businesses deserve clear, practical guidance on compliance with the laws enforced by the Department of Labor," said Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. "We are proud to collaborate with our partners across the federal government to provide a platform for expert-level presentations designed to foster improvements to workplaces across America."

The event, which will be held May 6-7, will provide valuable information on various workplace topics such as the department's self-audit programs, OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign, the relaunch of the department's opinion letters program, veterans' employment rights, child labor laws, government contract prevailing wage requirements, and Registered Apprenticeships.

Forum attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once registered, additional information, including links to sessions, will be provided.

Read more about the 2026 Department of Labor forum, including the agenda for the two-day event.