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How the PAID Program Helped One Employer Resolve a Wage Issue

After reviewing his payroll practices, the owner of a small pharmacy in Indiana identified a process he was concerned might not meet federal requirements. Read how the PAID program helped him resolve the issue.

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Compliance Through Partnership 

Learn how the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Bureau are working together to provide consistent compliance guidance, expand employer education, and make it easier for employers to access the resources they need. Read the full partner spotlight on LinkedIn.

 

Upcoming Events

2026 West Virginia Highway Survey Briefing
When: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-noon ET, and Thursday, Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m. ET
 
Workplace Protections for Working Mothers Webinar
When: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 4-5 p.m. PT 
 
Workplace Protections for Working Mothers Webinar
When: Thursday, Sept. 24, 10-11 a.m. PT
 

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Three Questions Every Employer Should Ask Themselves when Considering a Request for Leave 

Question one:

  • Is my workplace covered by the FMLA?

If yes, employers should be familiar with the FMLA and able to answer these questions when an employee requests leave:

  • Is my employee eligible for leave under the FMLA?
  • Could this situation qualify for leave under the FMLA?

Have additional questions? The Employer’s Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act can help.