The Wage and Hour Division builds and maintains strong relationships with state and federal agencies to foster communication and better serve our nation's workers and businesses. WHD has MOUs with states across the country concerning the various laws that WHD enforces, including MOUs that address misclassification. These partnerships provide for data sharing, referrals, coordinated enforcement, joint outreach and compliance assistance. They maximize WHD's impact and the corresponding benefits for businesses and workers.
Alaska
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Office with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: January 19, 2024
MOU Expiration: January 19, 2029
Alabama
WHD does not currently have an MOU with Alabama.
Arkansas
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, Division of Labor with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by cross training staff, collaborating on investigations, and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Signed: March 17, 2022
MOU Expiration: March 17, 2027
Arizona
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: November 29, 2023
MOU Expiration: November 29, 2028
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Attorney General of the State of Arizona with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: September 8, 2023
MOU Expiration: September 8, 2028
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: March 20, 2023
MOU Expiration: March 20, 2026
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Attorney General of the State of Arizona, Criminal Division with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 19, 2024
MOU Expiration: August 19, 2029
California
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Alameda County District Attorney's Office with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 13, 2024
MOU Expiration: August 13, 2029
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: November 28, 2023
MOU Expiration: Expiration: November 28, 2028
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with Los Angeles County with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: December 5, 2022
MOU Expiration: December 5, 2025
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the state of California Labor and Workforce Development Agency with the specific and mutual goals of coordinating and conducting joint outreach to the regulated community of common concern, collaborating on investigations, where appropriate, and sharing referrals of violations and other information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: May 6, 2022
MOU Expiration: May 6, 2027
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: June 17, 2022
MOU Expiration: June 17, 2027
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with Santa Clara County, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: June 17, 2022
MOU Expiration: June 17, 2027
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the California Attorney General with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: December 12, 2022
MOU Expiration: December 12, 2027
Colorado
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access compliance information to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by, as appropriate, conducting coordinated enforcement actions and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
Agreement Signed: June 21 2021
Agreement Expiration: June 21, 2026
Connecticut
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the Connecticut Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: October 21, 2022
MOU Expiration: October 21, 2027
District of Columbia
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the District of Columbia, Office of the Attorney General with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: December 30, 2022
MOU Expiration: December 30, 2027
Delaware
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Delaware Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: September 6, 2023
MOU Expiration: September 6, 2026
Florida
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: Oct. 1, 2024
MOU Expiration: Oct. 1, 2027
Hawaii
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with good faith intentions to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including outreach and education, sharing training materials, and, where appropriate, in conducting joint investigations and exchanging information.
MOU Effective: June 28, 2023
MOU Expiration: May 31, 2028
Iowa
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Iowa Workforce Development Department with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Signed: October 21, 2021
MOU Expiration: October 21, 2026
Idaho
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Idaho Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: September 29, 2022
MOU Expiration: September 29, 2027
Illinois
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Illinois Office of the Attorney General with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Signed: October 19, 2022
MOU Expiration: October 19, 2025
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Signed: September 26, 2022
MOU Expiration: September 26, 2027
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Illinois Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Signed: May 12, 2023
MOU Expiration: May 12, 2028
Indiana
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the State of Indiana Department of Workforce Development with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting coordinated investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: Dec. 11, 2023
MOU Expiration: Dec. 11, 2028
Kansas
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement to maximize and improve the enforcement of the laws administered by USDOL/WHD and by KSDOL. This agreement will also encourage enhanced law enforcement and greater coordination between the agencies through shared information, coordinated trainings, and outreach.
MOU Effective: April 19, 2023
MOU Expiration: April 19, 2026
Kentucky
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: June 20, 2023
MOU Expiration: June 20, 2026
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: July 24, 2024
MOU Expiration: July 24, 2029
Louisiana
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: August 22, 2022
MOU Expiration: August 22, 2025
Massachusetts
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) entered into this agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification through the Secretary of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access compliance information to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by, as appropriate, conducting coordinated enforcement actions and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: Feb 5, 2021
MOU Expiration: Feb 5, 2025
Maryland
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Unemployment Insurance and Division of Labor and Industry with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 29, 2022
MOU Expiration: August 29, 2027
Maine
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) entered into this agreement with the Maine Department of Labor and the Maine Worker’s Compensation Board with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by, as appropriate, conducting coordinated investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: Oct 18, 2021
MOU Expiration: Oct 18, 2024
Michigan
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: Aug. 31, 2021
MOU Expiration: Aug. 31, 2026
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Washtenaw County, Michigan Prosecutor’s Office with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: Aug. 12, 2022
MOU Expiration: Aug. 12, 2025
Minnesota
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: October 21, 2024
MOU Expiration: October 20, 2029
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, Labor Standards Enforcement Division to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: March 3, 2022
MOU Expiration: March 3, 2027
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota, Labor Division to form a partnership that more effectively and efficiently communicates and cooperates on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: December 15, 2022
MOU Expiration: December 15, 2027
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the City of Saint Paul Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 19, 2024
MOU Expiration: August 19, 2029
Missouri
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: September 6, 2023
MOU Expiration: September 6, 2028
Mississippi
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: Aug. 27, 2024
MOU Expiration: Aug. 27, 2028
North Carolina
The United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and the North Carolina Department of Commerce-Division of Workforce Solutions are forming this partnership to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including cross-training staff, providing employers and employees with compliance assistance information towards the goal of protecting the wages, safety, and health of America’s workforce and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: November 2, 2021
MOU Expiration: November 2, 2026
The United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and the North Carolina Department of Labor, Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to promote compliance with laws of common concern among the regulated community in the state of North Carolina. The agencies are forming this partnership to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including cross-train staff, providing employers and employees with compliance assistance information towards the goal of protecting the wages, safety, and health of America's workforce and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: January 19, 2022
MOU Expiration: January 19, 2027
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the North Carolina, Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Bureau to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including cross train staff, provide employers and employees with compliance assistance information towards the goal of protecting the wages, safety, and health of America's workforce and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: September 16, 2022
MOU Expiration: September 16, 2027
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the North Carolina Industrial Commission with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: June 28, 2023
MOU Expiration: June 28, 2028
North Dakota
WHD does not currently have an MOU with North Dakota at this time.
Nebraska
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement to maximize and improve the enforcement of the laws administered by DOL/WHD and by NDOL. This agreement will also encourage enhanced law enforcement and greater coordination between the agencies.
MOU Effective: April 14, 2023
MOU Expiration: April 14, 2028
Nebraska Department of Labor
New Hampshire
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) entered into this agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Labor and Workforce Development Agency with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: February 11, 2022
MOU Expiration: February 11, 2027
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the New Hampshire Human Trafficking Task Force with the specific and mutual goals of identifying victims of all forms of trafficking; investigating and prosecuting cases at the local, state, and federal levels; providing comprehensive, victim-centered and trauma-informed services and support to all survivors - men, women, children, citizens and non-citizens; and engaging the community through outreach, education and awareness campaigns, to enable their positive contributions to the prevention, identification and investigation of human trafficking.
MOU Effective: Aug. 8, 2022
MOU Expiration: Aug. 8, 2025
New Jersey
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the New Jersey Department of Education, Division of Teaching and Learning, Office of Career Readiness; The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance and Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health; and the School of Public Health, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, providing employers and employees with compliance assistance information, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: December 16, 2022
MOU Expiration: December16, 2027
New Mexico
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including by sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: October 31, 2023
MOU Expiration: October 31, 2026
Nevada
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Employment Security Division (ESD) with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: July 8, 2022
MOU Expiration: July 8, 2027
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: February 2, 2024
MOU Expiration: February 2, 2029
New York
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the USDOL, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the New York County District Attorney's Office, and its partners, the New York City Department of Investigation, the New York City Business Integrity Commission, the New York State Insurance Fraud, the New York State Department of Labor, the New York State Office of the Inspector General, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of the Inspector General, the Port Authority of New York, and New Jersey Office of Inspector General to form a Construction Fraud Task Force that will combine their investigative resources to identify, investigate, and prosecute criminal health and safety lapses, corruption and fraud in the construction industry in the New York City metropolitan area. The Task Force will also recommend appropriate industry reforms, and public policy and legislative proposals to address systemic problems.
MOU Effective: January 11, 2023
MOU Expiration: January 11, 2028
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the New York State Department of Labor, Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including by sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: July 5, 2022
MOU Expiration: July 5, 2025
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Office of the New York State Attorney General with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: June 13, 2022
MOU Expiration: June 13, 2027
Ohio
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission, City of Columbus, Ohio with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: February 1, 2023
MOU Expiration: February 1, 2028
Oklahoma
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: April 1, 2022
MOU Expiration: April 1, 2027
Oregon
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services with the specific and mutual goals of more effectively and efficiently communicating and cooperating on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Signed: February 17, 2021
MOU Expiration: February 17, 2026
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 2, 2024
MOU Expiration: August 2, 2029
Pennsylvania
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: January 31, 2024
MOU Expiration: January 31, 2029
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access compliance information to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information.
MOU Effective: August 19, 2022
MOU Expiration: August 19, 2027
Pennsylvania Department of Labor
Rhode Island
WHD does not currently have an MOU with Rhode Island at this time.
South Carolina
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: January 5, 2024
MOU Expiration: January 5, 2029
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: May 31, 2024
MOU Expiration: May 31, 2029
South Dakota
WHD does not currently have an MOU with South Dakota at this time.
Tennessee
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: April 5, 2024
MOU Expiration: April 5, 2029
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: February 12, 2024
MOU Expiration: February 12, 2029
Texas
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Texas Workforce Commission with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting coordinated investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: April 30, 2021
MOU Expiration: April 30, 2026
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Travis County District Attorney's Office with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: November 7, 2024
MOU Expiration: November 7, 2029
Utah
The Wage and Hour Division and the Utah Attorney General’s Office – Utah Trafficking in Persons Task Force entered into this Partnership Agreement with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
Agreement Signed: December 7, 2021
Agreement Expiration: December 7, 2026
Vermont
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the Vermont Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by, as appropriate, conducting coordinated investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: May 10, 2022
MOU Expiration: May 10, 2027
Washington
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 21, 2023
MOU Expiration: August 21, 2028
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the City of Seattle, Office of Labor Standards with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: February 15, 2023
MOU Expiration: February 15, 2026
Wisconsin
WHD does not currently have an MOU with Wisconsin at this time.
West Virginia
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) entered into this agreement with the State of West Virginia, Division of Labor, with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information consistent with applicable law.
MOU Effective: February 1, 2022
MOU Expiration: February 1, 2027
Wyoming
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: January 4, 2024
MOU Expiration: January 4, 2029
Puerto Rico
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: November 28, 2023
MOU Expiration: November 28, 2028
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources with the specific and mutual goals of providing clear, accurate, and easy-to-access outreach to employers, employees, and other stakeholders, on labor standards and of sharing resources and enhancing enforcement by conducting joint investigations and sharing information.
MOU Effective: March 21, 2023
MOU Expiration: March 21, 2027
The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), entered into this agreement with the Puerto Rico Department of Housing with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: October 4, 2022
MOU Expiration: October 4, 2025
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: September 20, 2023
MOU Expiration: September 20, 2026
Guam
The Wage and Hour Division entered into this agreement with the Government of Guam Department of Labor with the specific and mutual goals to more effectively and efficiently communicate and cooperate on areas of common interest, including sharing training materials, conducting joint investigations, and sharing information as appropriate.
MOU Effective: August 15, 2023
MOU Expiration: August 15, 2026
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