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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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Request an opinion letter

Request an Opinion Letter

Get official guidance or request an opinion letter to understand how labor laws apply to your workplace.

Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID)

Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID)

Resolve wage and leave issues quickly through WHD's self-audit program without litigation.

How to File a Complaint

How to File a Complaint

Want to know how we investigate complaints and enforce labor laws? Learn how the process works.

Workers Owed Wages

Find and Claim Your Unpaid Wages

If you think we may have recovered unpaid wages for you, use our Workers Owed Wages (WOW) application to search and claim them.

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