During the federal government's maximum telework flexibilities operating status, the U.S. Department of Labor has limited capacity to process FOIA requests and appeals received through hard copy delivery (e.g., fax, courier service, postal mail). Please submit FOIA requests by email to foiarequests@dol.gov and FOIA appeals by email to foiaappeals@dol.gov.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information. Like all federal agencies, the Department of Labor is required to disclose records requested in writing by any person. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute. FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies.

In an effort to assist the public, below are quick links to specific FOIA-related information. Please use these if you are unsure of how to make a FOIA request. We encourage the public to explore EBSA and DOL's websites or use our search engine to see if the information you seek is already available to the public via the web.

How to make a FOIA request

FOIA provides for public access to records maintained by EBSA. A FOIA request is a written request for records held or believed to be held by EBSA. The written request need not specifically refer to the FOIA. The Act requires that agencies provide records unless they are exempt from disclosure as defined in the Act.

  • Requests related to an investigation should be sent to the appropriate EBSA office.
  • All other requests should be submitted to:

U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Public Disclosure Room
200 Constitution Ave NW
Suite N-1515
Washington, DC 20230
202-693-8673

EBSA FOIA Officer

Mark Connor
200 Constitution Ave NW
Suite N-5623
Washington, DC 20230
202-693-8630

FOIA Coordinators

Katherine Hoover
202-693-8649
Fax: 202-219-8141

Administrative Staff Manuals and Instructions to Staff that Affect a Member of the Public

The EBSA Enforcement Manual provides detailed information on procedures used by the EBSA Office of Enforcement in its investigative programs.

Statements of Policy and Interpretations Adopted by EBSA not Published in the Federal Register

EBSA answers inquiries from individuals and organizations in the form of Advisory Opinions, which apply the law to a specific set of facts, and Information Letters, which merely call attention to well established principles or interpretations. Field Assistance Bulletins are guidance usually issued during the course of an investigation and address a specific subject and issue.

Laws, Regulations and other Published Technical Guidance

Forms and Publications

Frequently Requested Materials

Other FOIA Resources