Delaware Department of Labor

The Delaware Department of Labor connects people to jobs, resources, monetary benefits, workplace protections and labor market information to promote financial independence, workplace justice and a strong economy.
The department's organizational structure was created by statute on June 22, 1970, when Delaware moved from a commission form of government to a cabinet form of government. Presently, the Department of Labor is headed by a Secretary of Labor who is appointed by the governor. The department is made up of four divisions, two offices and one board:

The Division of Employment and Training

The Division of Unemployment Insurance

The Division of Industrial Affairs

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Office of Administration

The Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information

The Workforce Investment Board


The combined efforts of these divisions and offices support the employment-related needs of nearly 400,000 Delaware workers and more than 20,000 businesses throughout the state.