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About the Study
In 2022, the Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) partnered with the Wage and Hour Division to fund contractor Westat to conduct the National Worker Survey project. This survey is intended to gather data to understand the prevalence and nature of violations of workers’ rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with a focus on wages, pay, and hours worked, as well as other topics.
This Department of Labor-funded study was a result of the annual process to determine the Department’s research priorities for the upcoming year. It contributes to the labor evidence-base to inform worker protection and labor standards programs and policies and addresses Departmental strategic goals and priorities.
- What is the prevalence and severity of FLSA violations related to wages, pay, and hours worked, and how do these differ by industry, geographic area, and selected worker populations?
- How do FLSA violation rates differ among workers from certain demographic groups?
- How can this data inform DOL’s strategic planning process, specifically to estimate violation prevalence?
Program Duration: 60 Months
Contract End Date: August 2027
Contractor: Westat
For More Information: ChiefEvaluationOffice@dol.gov
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) sponsors independent evaluations and research, primarily conducted by external, third-party contractors in accordance with the Department of Labor Evaluation Policy and CEO’s research development process.