Idaho Department of Labor

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Idaho Department of Labor
Seal of Idaho.svg
Agency overview
Jurisdiction State of Idaho
Headquarters317 W Main St, Boise, Idaho 83735
Employees618 (2022)
Agency executive
  • Jani Revier, Director
Website https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn

The Idaho Department of Labor is a state agency in Idaho. The agency is responsible for economic development, labor relations, workforce technology, volunteerism, and workforce development. It also processes requests for unemployment benefits and unemployment insurance. [1] [2] [3] [4] The agency is managed by the Idaho Director of Labor who is selected by the governor of Idaho. [5] [6]

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References

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