Legal Dictionary: Government Agencies & Programs

DEFINITION

• Government agencies and programs provide services to the public and operate according to the administrative law governing each agency.

• The programs and agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and U.S. Department of Labor cover a wide spectrum of public services and implicate various legal issues, including those in the areas of public benefits and employment law.

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