Wage and Hour Division

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Wage and Hour Division

An agency of the U.S. Department of Labor
🛡️ Protecting workers' rights
⚖️ Ensuring employer compliance
💼 Strengthening America’s workforce
📲 1-866-487-9243

08/20/2026

Questions about federal labor laws? WHD has resources to help you understand requirements related to wages and overtime, family and medical leave, youth employment, government contracts, and more. Explore our compliance assistance resources at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance or call 1-866-487-9243 for assistance.

08/19/2026

If you've been impacted by a natural disaster, here are the top three things the Wage and Hour Division wants you to know:

1️⃣ Paychecks are due on the regular payday.
2️⃣ Employers cannot classify workers who are not in business for themselves as independent contractors.
3️⃣ Workers on federally funded/assisted projects must receive prevailing wages and fringe benefits.

08/18/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $113,199 in back wages after an investigation found a Georgia urgent care facility failed to pay its workers for hours worked and retaliated against a worker for questioning its pay practices. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260810

08/17/2026

A room full of fire chiefs and plenty of questions about the FLSA. We joined the Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy to talk about FLSA requirements and special rules for the fire service, with compliance packets in hand.

08/16/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $613,037 in back wages for 46 workers after a federal investigation found a Minnesota restaurant failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required by law. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260728

08/15/2026

We recently attended the World Breastfeeding Celebration hosted by Breastfeed Bay and Florida Department of Health in Bay County. It was wonderful event connecting with families, answering questions about the PUMP Act, and sharing Wage and Hour Division resources.

08/14/2026

The owner of four Leo’s Coney Island franchises in Michigan must pay more than $515K in owed overtime wages and damages to 143 employees. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260730

08/13/2026

If you’re hiring workers under age 18, remember:

✔️ Age determines the rules.
✔️ Some jobs are prohibited.
✔️ Work hours may be limited.
✔️ Helpful resources are available.

Visit YouthRules.gov for guidance and resources.

08/12/2026

Knowing your rights at work is always in style. ✨ Have questions about your workplace rights? Connect with a Wage and Hour Division outreach specialist near you: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices

08/11/2026

Every new hire is an opportunity to establish strong payroll practices from day one.

As you onboard employees, these steps can support compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act:

✔️ Know the federal minimum wage requirements.
✔️ Track hours worked starting on an employee’s first day.
✔️ Ensure employees understand how to accurately record their time.

Clear payroll and timekeeping practices from the start can help employers maintain accurate records and support compliance throughout the employment relationship.

Address

200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20210

Telephone

+18664879243

Website

https://www.dol.gov/whd

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