Employer Resources to Help You Comply with Wage and Hour Laws
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforces laws that establish minimum standards for wages and working conditions in the United States. Use this page to find tools, fact sheets, posters, and other guidance organized by topic and resource type, to help you understand and comply with federal labor laws.
Most Requested Topics
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Child Labor
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Government Contracts
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Additional Labor Law Resources
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Need Help or Have Questions?
Quick Access: Posters, Fact Sheets, Toolkits, and Training
Use the menus below to find workplace posters, forms, fact sheets, FAQs, compliance toolkits, and training videos to help you follow federal wage and hour laws.
Fair Labor Standards Act
- Federal Minimum Wage
- American Samoa Federal Minimum Wage Poster (PDF)
- The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Poster (PDF)
- Notice to Workers with Disabilities / Special Minimum Wage (PDF)
- State and Local Governments under the FLSA (PDF)
- Worker Rights Under Executive Order 13658: Federal Minimum Wage for Contractors (PDF)
Family and Medical Leave
Government Contracts
Agricultural Employment
- Migrant and Seasonal Worker Protection Act- English/Spanish
- Agriculture under the Fair Labor Standards Act (PDF)
- Employee Rights Under the H-2A Program (PDF)
- Key Protections for H-2A Workers (PDF)
Immigration
Lie Detector Tests
Forms
Find some of our most frequently used forms below to help you comply with federal wage and hour laws. View all wage and hour forms >
- Form WH-2: Application for Special Industrial Homeworker Certificate
- Form WH-4: H-1B Nonimmigrant Information
- Form WH-46: Application for Certificate to Employ Homeworkers
- Form WH-347: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Weekly Certified Payroll (PDF)
- Form WH-530: Application for a Farm Labor Contractor or Farm Labor Contractor Employee Certificate of Registration
Fact Sheets
Our fact sheets offer clear, easy-to-understand summaries of federal labor laws to help workers and employers know their rights and responsibilities. The ones below cover some of the most popular topics. View all wage and hour fact sheets >
- Fact Sheet #17A: Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer & Outside Sales Employees Under the FLSA
- Fact Sheet #17G: Salary Basis Requirement and the Part 541 Exemptions Under the FLSA
- Fact Sheet #22: Hours Worked Under the FLSA
- Fact Sheet #28: The Family and Medical Leave Act
- Fact Sheet #28O: Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions and answers below highlight topics and specific questions that are often asked of the
Wage and Hour Division. View all wage and hour FAQs >
Minimum Wage
Wages and Work Hours
- When is overtime due?
- Are pay raises required?
- Is extra pay required for weekend or night work?
- When must breaks and meal periods be given?
- Are pay stubs required?
Complaints and the Investigation Process
Family and Medical Leave
- Can I still use FMLA leave during pregnancy or after the birth of a child?
- How does the FMLA define a "son or daughter?"
- How is a disability different from a serious health condition?
Break Time for Nursing Mothers
- How do I know if federal pump at work requirements apply to me and if I have a right to take pump breaks at work?
- What must an employer provide to workers who need to express breast milk in the workplace?
Service Contract Act (SCA)
- Does the SCA apply to all government contract work?
- What geographical areas are covered under the SCA?
- How are prevailing wage determinations developed?
Davis Bacon Act and Related Acts (DBRA)
WHD provides tools to help employers meet federal labor law requirements. Below are some of the most popular compliance toolkits. View all wage and hour compliance toolkits >
Browse presentations, videos, and recorded training to help you better understand wage and hour laws.
Industry-Specific and Small Business Compliance Resources
Whether you’re a new or small business owner, or part of a specific industry, find resources to help you understand and comply with federal wage and hour laws.
Agriculture
Amusement and recreation
- Amusement parks and recreation establishments
- Exemption for seasonal amusement or recreational establishments
Automobile dealers
Building services
Call centers
Computer-related
Construction
Daycare centers and preschools
Day laborers
- English/Spanish Version
- English/Chinese Version (PDF)
- English/Thai Version (PDF)
- English/Vietnamese Version (PDF)
Financial services
- Financial services industry employees, Part 541 Exemptions
- Stock Options under the Fair Labor Standards Act
First responders
Garment
Grocery stores
Health care
- Home health care industry
- Nurses, Part 541 Exemptions
- Nursing care facilities
- Hours worked in health care
- Calculating overtime pay
- Young workers in health care
Homeworkers
Hotels and motels
Insurance
Journalists and reporters
Landscaping
Lifeguards
Manufacturing
- Application of the Federal Child Labor Provisions to the Employment of Minors Who Are Exempt from Compulsory School Attendance in Businesses Where Machines Process Wood Products
- Manufacturing Establishments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Professionals
Real Estate
Residential Care
Security Guards
- Security guard and maintenance service industry
- Deductions From Wages for Uniforms and Other Facilities
State and local government
Transportation
- Labor standards for foreign commercial vehicle operators and helpers
- The Motor Carrier Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Wholesale and Warehouse
Compliance by Law
We enforce a range of federal labor laws that provide key protections for workers across industries. Below, you will find a list of the laws we administer. For additional help understanding how these laws are interpreted and enforced, you can also access Opinion Letters, Field Assistance Bulletins, and other official guidance.
General Labor Standards
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Minimum wage, overtime, child labor
- Federal Wage Garnishment Law, Consumer Credit Protection Act's Title 3 (CCPA) – Limits on wage garnishment
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) – Prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests
Family and Medical Leave
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – Unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons
Government Contracts and Prevailing Wages
- Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) – Prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects
- McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) – Wage standards for federal service contracts
- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (PCA) – Labor standards for manufacturing contracts over $10,000
- Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) – Overtime requirements on federal contracts
- Copeland "Anti-kickback" Act – Prohibits kickbacks from wages on federal contracts
Agricultural Worker Protections
- Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) – Requires disclosure of job terms, housing and transportation safety, and pay protections for agricultural workers
Immigration-Related Protections
- Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) – Employment protections for workers with H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visas, including wage and working condition requirements
Last updated on July 31, 2025.
Quick Links
Employer Tools and Resources
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- Upload records or claims to the Wage and Hour Division
- What to expect during a WHD visit
- Order printed Wage and Hour materials
- Browse publications by languages
- State Laws and Resources
Contact the Wage and Hour Division
Find help, ask a question, or stay informed.
- Find your local WHD office
- Contact us online using our general inquiry form
- Sign up for WHD email updates
- Call us at 1-866-487-9243 (toll-free)