Wage and Hour Division

Meet Paula! She's an administrative specialist at our office in Dallas, Texas. Do you want mission-oriented career? Learn more in this interview with Paula about what it's like supporting a team that protects America's workers: https://lnkd.in/djqr6J2g

Effective Monday, millions of workers are now eligible for overtime pay under a new U.S. Department of Labor rule. “The Biden-Harris administration is giving millions a chance to reclaim their time and share in the economic prosperity that they help create, and we will continue to do good by the people that make this country great.” -Acting Secretary Julie Su Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTwJqH7g #HumanResources #Payroll #Management #Entrepreneurship

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express milk for their nursing child for one year after the child's birth each time that employee needs to express milk. Employees are entitled to a place to pump at work, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public. 👉 What You Should Know Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: 🍼 Most nursing workers are entitled to reasonable break time and a private space to pump at work for up to one year after their child’s birth. 🍼 Most employers are required to provide covered employees with space that is functional for pumping milk, shielded from view, free from intrusion, available as needed and not a bathroom. Visit our FAQs webpage for more info: https://lnkd.in/eTR-S9BK

Service sector workers provide vital services to keep U.S. businesses and homes running smoothly. When their paychecks come up short, we're ready to help these workers get the wages they’ve earned. https://lnkd.in/euV8fP8U

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees,” which will extend overtime protections for millions of salaried workers, becomes effective. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edStaJBE

A hard day's work should lead to a fair day's pay. Today, we've extended overtime protections to millions of American workers. If you're a salaried worker working more than 40 hours per week and make $43,888 or less, you are now eligible for overtime pay. https://lnkd.in/ed9FdGQN

Here are five ways that teachers and parents can help spread the word on child labor laws: 1️⃣ Talk with your students about illegal child labor. • Overview: YouthRules.gov • Slides: https://lnkd.in/gQkpew_t (PDF) 2️⃣ Share digital resources. • Jobs that are off-limits for kids under 18: https://lnkd.in/ecE7PCfK • Fact sheets: https://lnkd.in/g4bsrt3q • Workers' rights videos: https://lnkd.in/e8RxP_m 3️⃣ Empower young workers to track their hours. • Timesheet app: https://lnkd.in/dSSPikU 4️⃣ Distribute printed materials. • https://lnkd.in/eRZ78N33 (PDF) 5️⃣ Watch for indicators, including fatigue during class time, excessive truancy, late or missing work, or soiled work clothing. Complaints are confidential. All services are free and confidential, whether you are documented or not. If you know, or observe indicators, that youth may be illegally employed, contact the Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243 or visit https://lnkd.in/dX6FKWi.

As a worker, you have rights and protections under the law. Here are some of the key protections you should know about to stay cool on the job: https://lnkd.in/epk8VDAn. #HeatSafety #SafetyFirst

We recovered nearly $840K from three San Diego logistics companies near the Mexican border after finding wage theft, with some workers being paid less than $3 per hour. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePB8fWM6 FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB-TV)

For too many workers, payday comes with an unpleasant surprise. They’ve worked hard throughout the pay period and they’re looking forward to receiving their paycheck. But when the paycheck comes, it’s short. The Wage and Hour Division exists to protect workers like these. In fact, we helped more than 163,000 workers receive over $274 million in back wages and damages in 2023. So, what kinds of paycheck problems might prompt a call to the Wage and Hour Division? Read our blog to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eRDbgZmD #HR #Payroll