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If we deny a request, in part or in whole, and the requestor appeals the decision, what do I need to do with the appeal?

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For workplace safety and health, please call 800-321-6742; for mine safety and health, please call 800-746-1553; for Job Corps, please call 800-733-5627 and for Wage and Hour, please call 1-866-487-9243 (1 866-4-US-WAGE).  This website is currently not being updated due to the suspension of Federal government services. The last update to the site was 10/1/2025.  Updates to the site will start again when the Federal government resumes operations.

All appeals are handled by the Department of Labor's Solicitor's Office, Division of Legislative and Legal Counsel, and should be addressed directly to that office. The Solicitor's Office will notify you as to what information it will need to respond to an appeal.