The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation (DLLR) concerns itself with Maryland businesses and the people they serve. The department protects Maryland's residents and promotes economic stability by providing businesses, the workforce, and the general public with regulatory, employment, and training services. The department oversees occupational and professional licensing for athletics, cosmetologists, plumbers, real estate professionals, and other individuals through its 22 licensing boards and commissions. The DLLR also enforces occupational health and safety regulations, provides workforce development and unemployment insurance programs, and regulates the states financial institutions.