News Release
Team includes acting administrator, several policy advisors
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced five political appointees for the Wage and Hour Division, including an acting administrator and four policy advisors.
The team will help Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling put the American worker first by carrying out the division’s critical mission to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards that protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce.
Donald M. Harrison III began serving as acting administrator of the division on April 1, 2025. Before joining the department, Don held several positions with the Alabama Department of Workforce, formerly the Alabama Department of Labor, including general counsel and deputy secretary. Prior to serving in Alabama’s state government, Don worked for nine years as an attorney in private law practice in Birmingham. Don has a B.S. from Auburn University and holds a J.D. from University of Alabama School of Law.
Caroline Brown serves as a senior policy advisor. Prior to this appointment, Caroline spent her career at Fisher & Phillips LLP where she developed expertise in federal and state wage laws. She received her B.S. from the University of Florida and her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University.
W. Glenn Viers serves as a senior policy advisor. From Atlanta, Glenn previously provided legal advice as the vice president & general counsel of the...
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