noun
labor standards bureau
A government office responsible for enforcing labor standards, such as working conditions and safety regulations.
労働基準局は、労働条件の改善に取り組んでいる。
The Labor Standards Bureau is working to improve working conditions.
A local labor standards inspection office, whereas 労働基準局 is a higher-level bureau within the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Compound of 労働 (labor), 基準 (standard), and 局 (bureau).