The Department of Developmental Services provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community.
The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high-quality programs and resources for families and communities.
The Department of Economic Research (DER) produces and distributes various data, research, analysis, and additional resources to state and regional policymakers, workforce development agencies, and others interested in better understanding the Massachusetts labor market.
The Department of Family and Medical Leave oversees the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This program provides temporary income replacement to eligible workers who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to take care of an ill or ailing relative, and for certain military considerations.
The Department of Fire Services helps keep communities safe. We provide firefighter training, fire investigation, fire code development and enforcement, hazardous materials response, special operations support, and fire safety education.
The Department of Fish and Game’s mission is to conserve the Commonwealth’s abundant marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them, for the benefit and enjoyment of all people.
The Department of Industrial Accident (DIA) oversees the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system. We work to ensure that those involved have the resources needed to participate by assisting injured workers, employers, insurers, attorneys, and health care providers in following the Massachusetts workers’ compensation laws and regulations.
The DLR is responsible for promoting stable, productive and cooperative relationships between public employers and their represented employees by administering and enforcing the Commonwealth's collective bargaining laws.
DLS strives for a Massachusetts free of workplace hazards that cause injuries and illnesses, where wages are paid fairly and equitably, and the most vulnerable workers are protected. We work with public and private sector partners in helping make Massachusetts a great place to work and to do business.
