The Department of Workplace Standards has the statutory authority and oversight to carry out the administrative duties of the Divisions of Employment Standards, Apprenticeship and Mediation and Workers’ Compensation Funds.  This office has the responsibility of enforcing all statutes as set forth in Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapters 336, 337, 339, 345, 207 and 342. 

The Division of Employment Standards, Apprenticeship and Mediation is responsible for the enforcement of wage and hour laws, child labor laws, various discrimination laws, and the management and enforcement of prevailing wage rate determinations.  This division is also responsible for the oversight and promotion of the state’s registered Apprenticeship and Training program.

The Division of Workers' Compensation Funds is responsible for the administration of the Special Fund and the Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis Fund.  This responsibility includes payment of claims and maintenance of appropriate records.  

More detailed information relative to these two divisions can be found by selecting the appropriate division in the left-hand column.