A wave of departures from the U.S. Department of Labor has left the agency with a significantly reduced workforce and growing concerns about its ability to carry out core functions. Employees report increased workloads and diminished services, especially in enforcement and research. While the administration frames the cuts as part of a broader push for government efficiency, many within the agency warn they could severely weaken labor protections and disadvantage both American workers and businesses.
See "Mass resignations at labor department threaten workers in US and overseas, warn staff – as more cuts loom", Michael Sainato, The Guardian, May 8, 2025