LaborLens API
The LaborLens API provides comprehensive access to US Department of Labor (DOL) employee benefit plan data, giving you insights into the nation's retirement and welfare benefit landscape.
What is LaborLens?
LaborLens is a powerful data API that aggregates and structures information from mandatory DOL filings (Form 5500 series) submitted by employee benefit plan sponsors. Every year, companies with employee benefit plans must file detailed reports with the Department of Labor, creating the most comprehensive dataset of employer-sponsored benefits in the United States.
Data Coverage & Depth
Our API provides access to extensive information across multiple dimensions:
Plan Sponsors (Companies)
- Corporate Information: Names, addresses, phone numbers, EIN tax identifiers
- Industry Classifications: 3-level hierarchical industry codes (NAICS-based)
- Business Intelligence: Company size indicators, geographic distribution
- Peer Analysis: Industry competitors and comparable organizations
Employee Benefit Plans
- Plan Types: 401(k), pension, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance
- Plan Details: Names, numbers, effective dates, benefit codes
- Participation Data: Active participants, total participants, account balances
- Financial Metrics: Assets, liabilities, income, expenses, distributions
Regulatory Filings
- Annual Reporting: Complete Form 5500 data with submission dates
- Historical Tracking: Multi-year trends and changes over time
- Compliance Data: Filing status, amendments, and regulatory compliance
- Insurance Information: Carrier details, premiums, broker commissions
Market Intelligence
- Industry Benchmarking: Compare plans within specific industries
- Asset Analysis: Investment performance and allocation data
- Cost Analysis: Administrative expenses, fees, and service provider costs
- Risk Assessment: Plan health indicators and compliance metrics
Key Use Cases
- Benefits Consulting: Benchmark client plans against industry peers
- Sales Prospecting: Identify companies with specific plan characteristics
- Market Research: Analyze benefit trends by industry or geography
- Compliance Monitoring: Track regulatory filing patterns and requirements
- Financial Analysis: Evaluate plan performance and cost structures
- Competitive Intelligence: Research competitor benefit offerings
Data Quality & Updates
The LaborLens dataset includes:
- Coverage: Plans with 100+ participants (as required by DOL filing thresholds)
- Timeliness: Data updated as new filings are submitted to DOL
- Accuracy: Direct integration with official DOL databases
- Completeness: Historical data going back multiple years
Start exploring with our Getting Started guide to learn how to authenticate and make your first API calls.
Support
For questions, feedback, or assistance with the LaborLens API, contact our support team at support@laborlens.io.