JD Supra

DOL Wage and Hour Division to No Longer Seek Liquidated Damages

On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued new field assistance indicating it will no longer seek liquidated damages in administrative matters against ...
JD Supra

Employers Won’t Face Double Damages from DOL Wage and Hour Division’s Administrative Proceedings

The WHD will no longer seek liquidated damages when trying to settle wage violations through administrative proceedings. The policy change took effect 06.27.25 and does not apply prospectively to ...

DOL back wage recovery hit 5-year high in 2025, despite closing fewer cases

The Wage and Hour Division released an analysis of its 2025 data, also drawing attention to two updated video series on the ...
The National Law Review

Senate Confirms New Administrator to Lead DOL’s Wage and Hour Division

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Wage-Hour Penalties Surge by Millions as DOL Closes Fewer Cases

The Labor Department assessed nearly $318 million in back pay and penalties from employers accused of minimum wage, overtime, ...