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Proposed Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the FLSA

New Resources for Workers Impacted by Cancer

If you or a loved one has cancer, workplace protections are critical for ensuring you can prioritize the time needed for recovery without worrying about job security.

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Almost $1M for 60 Workers

Almost $1M for 60 Workers

An Idaho quarry will pay almost $1M in back wages and damages to 60 workers after our investigation found multiple labor violations.

$1M+ for 77 Care Workers

$1M+ for 77 Care Workers

Our investigation found Seattle-area adult family home providers shortchanged their employees, leading to the recovery of more than $1M for 77 care workers.

$503K for 227 Workers

$503K for 227 Workers

We recovered $503K in back wages and damages for 227 workers of a hotel staffing agency that denied them full wages and benefits when the employer misclassified them as independent contractors.

Answering the Call to Protect Workers' Rights

Answering the Call to Protect Workers' Rights

When her son got seriously ill in January, Tracy Jordan knew he needed to rest – but convincing his employer was another matter.

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An Immigrant's Unique Path to a Public Sector Career

An Immigrant's Unique Path to a Public Sector Career

At the Wage and Hour Division, we’re proud of the diversity of our staff. Our employees are a good representation of the American workforce – people with various skill sets, backgrounds, and language capabilities. Meet Marianela Rincon, one of our investigators in Tennessee who took a unique path to start her public service career.

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Track Your Hours: Just Tap the App

DOL-Timesheet App

Our DOL-Timesheet App helps track regular work hours, break time, and overtime hours. The app allows for comments, offers multiple pay frequency options and additional pay calculations.

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