Not related in any way to the US Department of Labor.  Welcome to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, a shared, online source of facts and information built by fans, enthusiasts and experts around the world. Join us and be a part of building and improving it!  As stated by the US Department of Labor: "The DOT was created by the Employment and Training Administration, and was last updated in 1991. It is included on the Office of Administrative Law Judges web site because it is a standard reference in several types of cases adjudicated by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, especially labor-related immigration cases. The DOT, however, has been replaced by the O*NET."