wage and hour

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.

Late last year, a devastating EF4 tornado swept across western Kentucky, destroying everything in its 128-mile path.

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