The Georgia Department of Labor is a state administrative department in the United States. It employs roughly 4,000 people and serves the state's present and developing workforce. The agency was previously known as the Department of Commerce and Labor when it was established in 1911. It was in charge of enforcing labor rules and safety standards. Presently, the Department of Labor oversees the state's workforce programs, such as unemployment insurance coverage and workforce development, as well as the requirements of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), a federally funded initiative aimed at promoting employment opportunities as well as job training. In addition, the agency is responsible for delivering workforce information to the public and commercial sectors, as well as enforcing laws controlling working conditions, workplace safety, and child labor concerns.
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