US Department of Labor announces plans to hire 100 investigators [View all]
Washington – The U.S. Department of Labor is adding 100 investigators to its Wage and Hour Division to support its enforcement efforts including the protection of workers’ wages, migrant and seasonal workers, rights to family and medical leave and prevailing wage requirements for workers on federal contracts.
The Wage and Hour Division is one of the nation’s most essential labor law enforcement agencies, responsible for enforcing some of the most comprehensive labor laws affecting more than 148 million workers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The cornerstone of its enforcement team, investigators’ responsibilities include the following:
Conducting investigations to determine if employers are paying workers and affording them their rights as the law requires.
Helping ensure that law-abiding employers are not undercut by employers who violate the law.
Promoting compliance through outreach and public education initiatives.
Supporting efforts to combat worker retaliation and worker misclassification as independent contractors.
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