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Wage and Hour Division
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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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Joint Employment Status
The proposed rule will provide greater clarity and consistency when determining joint employer status.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor Status
The proposed rule will help employers better understand when a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act or an independent contractor.
Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID)
Resolve wage and leave issues quickly through WHD's self-audit program without litigation.
How to File a Complaint
Want to know how we investigate complaints and enforce labor laws? Learn how the process works.
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