Wage and Hour Division

06/17/2026

A new opinion letter addresses whether certain pre-shift activities by hospital employees are compensable work and, if so, whether the hospital's practice of rounding employees' clock-in time to their scheduled shift start time is permissible.https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FLSA/FLSA2026-8.pdf

06/16/2026

Every young worker deserves a safe workplace, and every employer deserves clear guidance on how to make that happen. This short video provides an overview of federal child labor laws, including age requirements, hours restrictions, and prohibited jobs for minors.

This presentation from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour D...

06/15/2026

As Kansas City gears up for the FIFA World Cup, we're helping local businesses get answers to their wage and hour questions. Our team recently met with area businesses to provide compliance assistance and information about the PAID program. Proactive outreach and compliance assistance helps ensure employees understand their rights and employers have the tools they need to stay compliant.

06/14/2026

Thank you to the Summit Family YMCA for hosting the Veterans' Expo, "A Celebration of Service and Support," in Newnan, Georgia. WHD was proud to connect with veterans, military families, and community partners to share information about worker protections and the laws we enforce. 🇺🇸

06/13/2026

Every employee deserves to be paid correctly, and every employer deserves clear guidance on how to make that happen. This short video explains how we can help.

This presentation provides a brief overview of the U.S. Department ...

06/12/2026

A new opinion letter addresses calculation of overtime on bonuses when the bonus is a "percentage of total earnings.” Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/enN9wcJT

06/11/2026

The PAID program helps employers address wage and hour issues proactively and confidently. Learn more at dol.gov/paid.

06/10/2026

Thank you to our 130 attendees and OSHA partners for building connections across the ag community! 🌽 Together we learned and collaborated on agricultural labor laws impacting workers and employers across the Western region during our regional Agricultural Labor Laws Forum.

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

06/09/2026

Our new opinion letter clarifies when some exempt employees can perform additional work in a secondary role and how it impacts their pay.https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FLSA/FLSA2026-5.pdf

06/08/2026

The Sacramento office recently conducted an outreach training for Absolute HR Consulting & Services to help employers understand and comply with the Davis-Bacon Act. The full-day session, led by the Wage and Hour Division, provided practical guidance on certified payroll requirements, fringe benefits, and the investigation process for contracting agencies.