§1862 Authority to Obtain Information

Summary

The Secretary of Labor can investigate to enforce this law. The Secretary may go into places (including homes and vehicles), look at and copy records, ask people questions, and collect information to see if the law is being followed. The Secretary can also require witnesses or documents, give oaths, examine witnesses, and use the powers found in sections 49 and 50 of title 15. The Secretary must protect the privacy of anyone who reports in good faith. It is illegal to block, resist, scare, or otherwise interfere with Department of Labor officials while they are doing these investigations, inspections, or enforcement duties.