By cracking down on fraud and abuse in the H-1B visa program, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, alongside federal partners like EEOC, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is helping ensure these high-skilled jobs are prioritized for American workers. Here’s why it matters ⬇️ Through Project Firewall, we’re: • Opening more opportunities for American workers. • Holding employers accountable for misusing the system. • Protecting the integrity of the American workforce. Learn more about how we’re delivering on our mission: https://lnkd.in/en56Jrie
About us
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division enforces laws that establish minimum standards for wages and working conditions for workers in the U.S., including minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor, family and medical leave, worker protections for migrant workers and temporary worker programs, and the prevailing wages for government service and construction contracts. Our mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce.
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https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
External link for Wage and Hour Division
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
Updates
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Get quick answers to common questions for garment industry employers. Our compliance toolkit covers piece-rates, recordkeeping, and wage standards. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e52R6wyf #ComplianceAssistance
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Make compliance simple for your business. The Wage and Hour Division’s basic compliance assistance toolkit provides clear guidance on minimum wage, overtime, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and workplace posting requirements. Stay informed and confident. Explore the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/dxGr96p
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Compliance made simple for construction businesses. The construction industry compliance assistance toolkit offers guidance on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), child labor, and recordkeeping. Protect your workers and avoid costly mistakes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erinHbKN
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Our self-audit program allows employers to resolve minimum wage, overtime, and leave violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act, ensuring workers receive back wages quickly. Learn more about the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (or PAID) program from the Wage and Hour Division’s Acting Administrator James R. Macy: https://lnkd.in/emXsxCpk
Help for employers on pay and leave laws: How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust. Read the full blog from the #USDepartmentOfLabor ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eRVxC-FU
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Protect your business and your workers with our relaunched PAID program. Self-audit, fix errors, and avoid costly penalties. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emXsxCpk
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Daycare centers, preschools, and home child care providers can learn how to stay compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) at our free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17, 7-8:30 p.m. ET. The session covers minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, youth employment, and more to help employers navigate key labor standards. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gbwhK-x2
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Running a business is tough. Balancing payroll, scheduling, and compliance can be overwhelming. The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program helps you quickly correct past wage and leave violations and avoid litigation. Learn more: dol.gov/paid
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Federally funded construction projects often require compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA). Employers can learn the essentials at our free online event, hosted by the SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Office and facilitated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10-11 a.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/eY4_UcdP
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Restaurant workers must receive the tips they earn. Managers and supervisors cannot take employee tips. Learn about illegal tip pooling and how to keep your restaurant compliant with federal labor law. https://lnkd.in/dvde87kg
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