Wage and Hour Issues

On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.

Working with local partners, we've recovered $505,540 in back wages for 161 workers in the Mississippi Delta and fined employers $341,838 for violating the law.

Working over 40 hours a week without overtime pay, Angela had the courage to stand up for her rights and file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division.

When it comes to heat, workers have rights and protections. Here are some of the key protections you should know about to stay cool on the job.

Fired after a health condition sent him to the hospital, Esmelyn contacted the Wage and Hour Division for help.

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, Seward Dinsmore reflects on his military service, mental health and a meaningful career with the Wage and Hour Division.

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.

Wage theft is when an employer fails to pay workers some or all the wages that they earned.  It disproportionately victimizes low-wage earners, including immigrants who may hesitate to report unscrupulous employers. 

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.

Because mandatory arbitration is on the rise, there are more workplaces where the Labor Department provides the only viable avenue for meaningful legal recourse when workers' rights are violated.