A career with our agency is about protecting workers, ensuring that law-abiding employers are not undercut by unfair competition. Now is your opportunity to feel the pride of a career in federal service – to play a role in shaping America’s future. Apply to become a Wage and Hour Investigator on USAJOBS: https://lnkd.in/e8esNTZD #Jobs #Hiring #WageAndHour
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
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
Updates
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On #NationalFarmersDay we celebrate the dedication of farmers and the essential contributions of farmworkers! Employers, ensure a safe and healthy work environment by providing clean drinking water, toilets and handwashing facilities, as required by law. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezZPqRNS
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Big thank you to the Ohio River Valley Institute for inviting us to talk about worker protections under the Davis Bacon and Related Acts. Have questions? Call 1-866-487-9243 or visit https://lnkd.in/eTGWmJHz to learn more. #construction
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The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Kentucky's El Mazatlan restaurant chain, requiring $250,000 in penalties for child labor violations affecting 38 minors. https://lnkd.in/eE--vsxJ #Restaurants #Management #Payroll #KeepTeenWorkersSafe
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Doing hurricane recovery work? Here’s what you need to know about your pay: 💸 Your employer *must* pay you at least the federal minimum wage. Some states have different minimum wages, and the law that provides the greatest worker protections applies. 👷 If you’re working on a federal contract over $2,000, you’re entitled to the federal prevailing wage for your specific job, which should be posted at the job site. Visit https://lnkd.in/eu5G8M5P or call 1-866-487-9243 to learn more. #Helene #Milton
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What happens when businesses are closed during a hurricane, records are destroyed and workers are waiting for their paychecks? Employers *must* pay workers at least the federal minimum wage and overtime due for the hours that they worked, even during natural disasters. Some states have different minimum wages, and the law that provides the greatest worker protections applies. If your last paycheck has been delayed because of a disaster contact our Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243. #Helene #Milton #Payroll #Management
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We've filed suit against a chain of New York City coffee shops operating in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The complaint alleges the employers failed to pay overtime to employees, most notably by not combining hours worked across all locations when employees worked at multiple locations. Instead, workers were paid the same hourly rate even when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The employers also allegedly violated federal recordkeeping requirements by failing to keep and maintain accurate records. The U.S. Department of Labor's suit, filed by its Office of the Solicitor, seeks back wages, liquidated damages, and injunctive relief to prevent ongoing and future violations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emSWk2pA #Payroll #Management #Restaurants
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⚠️ Are you working during a hurricane or recovery efforts? We can help: https://bit.ly/3NdsfYx Top 3️⃣ things to know: 💸 Paychecks are due on the regular payday 💸 Employers cannot classify workers who are not in business for themselves as independent contractors 💸 Workers on federally funded/assisted projects must receive prevailing wages and fringe benefits https://lnkd.in/dhMg67nF
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Did you know? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has your back through every stage of pregnancy and beyond – from prenatal care to childbirth and precious bonding time with your new arrival. dol.gov/fmla #WorkAndFamilyMonth #FMLA #WorkersRights
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Following our investigation, Harvest Plus LLC faces debarment and significant penalties for endangering farmworkers with unsafe vehicles, unhealthy accommodations and withholding wages in two counties. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ed4mu3Vn #Farming #Agriculture #WageAndHour