Wage and Hour Division
Employing young workers this summer? Here’s what you need to know
Avoid common compliance mistakes when hiring young workers. Learn about youth employment rules, including prohibited job duties, to help you meet federal labor requirements.
Keeping Businesses Game Ready
As the FIFA World Cup came to Kansas City, our team helped local employers prepare by answering wage and hour questions and providing compliance assistance.
If your business is hiring or expanding to meet increased demand, contact your local WHD office for free guidance on federal labor laws.
- USDOL has recovered $1.7M in back wages for 1,666 hourly employees who were wrongly denied overtime by multi-trade contractor
- A federal court order obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor requires four Washington-based restaurants to pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers.
- Three Maine sports bars must pay $51K in back wages to 47 employees
Guidance for Employers Partnering with Schools
Review this guidance for apprenticeship, student-learner, and vocational education programs to learn about:
- Hazardous Occupation Orders
- available exemptions
- youth employment requirements