WHD
Federal agency responsible for regulations under WHD.
6 regulationsEmployment of Workers with Disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act; Withdrawal
The federal government is proposing to eliminate a rule that allowed employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage. This change would require all employers to pay workers with disabilities the same wages as other workers, protecting vulnerable employees from unfairly low pay.
Statements of General Policy or Interpretation Not Directly Related to Regulations
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is proposing to issue general guidance about how it interprets wage and hour laws, rather than creating new binding rules. This guidance will help employers and workers understand what the department believes the existing labor laws mean in practice.
Recission of Final Rule: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States
The Department of Labor is proposing to cancel a rule that provided stronger protections for temporary agricultural workers in the United States, such as farm laborers and seasonal workers. This means that protections related to wages, housing, and working conditions for these workers would be reduced or eliminated.
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service
This proposed rule clarifies how federal minimum wage and overtime pay laws apply to people who work in private homes as nannies, housekeepers, or caregivers. The rule aims to ensure domestic workers receive fair pay and work hour protections that many other workers already have under federal law.
Rescission of Coordinated Enforcement Regulations
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is proposing to cancel previous rules that coordinated enforcement efforts across multiple agencies to catch wage theft and labor violations. This change could mean less coordinated oversight of employer practices that affect workers' paychecks and workplace conditions.
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2025
This regulation updates the penalty amounts that the Department of Labor can impose when employers violate workplace laws, adjusting them for inflation so penalties keep pace with rising costs. These higher penalties apply to violations of wage and hour rules, making it more costly for companies that break labor laws.