wage and hour

Natural disasters create serious challenges for workers and employers. That's where the Wage and Hour Division comes in.

When Daryl took parental leave for the birth of his daughter, his company fired him - in violation of the law. So he called the Wage and Hour Division.

Garment workers who make the looks you love are paid some of the lowest wages in the nation, sometimes as little as $1.58 per hour – and these workers produce clothing for many retailers you know.

Big sporting events create opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable workers, so we must stay vigilant to uphold their rights.

The updated DOL-Timesheet app is now available in English and Spanish.

We have resources to make sure parents, employers and young workers are aware of the rules that apply to working youth.

As the Wage and Hour Division observes National Home Care and Hospice Month and National Family Caregivers Month, we’re reaffirming our commitment to protecting healthcare workers’ rights year-round.

We’ve recovered over $5 million for workers under an initiative focusing on workers who support businesses by cleaning, providing security or doing landscaping.

In 2022, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declared over 60 natural disasters across the United States. Deadly fires in the West and Southwest, flooding in Puerto Rico, Kentucky, Minnesota and Alaska, water supply crises in Mississippi and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and severe seasonal storms have left no region of the country unaffected by natural disaster. Disasters often impair infrastructure and access to vital resources just when communities need them most. Understandably, the response is “all hands-on deck,” as communities attempt to limit injury and damage and then repair a

The free DOL-Timesheet App, long available for iPhone users, is now available on Android devices.