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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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Family and Medical Leave Act

Family and Medical Leave Act

The FMLA provides eligible employees unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons, with continued health insurance coverage.

How to File a Complaint

How to File a Complaint with the Wage and Hour Division

Workers Owed Wages

Workers Owed Wages

If you think you may be owed back wages collected by WHD, you can search our database of workers for whom we have money waiting to be claimed.

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Compliance Assistance Toolkits for Employers

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