Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Labor has officially revived its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. Designed to help employers proactively resolve FLSA issues—and now, for the first time, certain FMLA violations—the renewed program offers potential benefits but comes with conditions and risks that require careful navigation.
On July 24, 2025, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced
Continue Reading PAID Back: DOL Revives Voluntary Self-Audit Program
Seyfarth Synopsis: The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division just scrapped its policy of seeking liquidated damages (double damages) in FLSA investigations. Why? Because it probably didn’t have the statutory authority in the first place, and doing so slowed down resolutions. Going forward WHD investigators are no longer allowed to demand liquidated damages in administrative settlements.
The U.S. DOL‘s Wage and
Continue Reading WHD Makes it Clear: Double Damages are (Liqui)DatedSeyfarth Synopsis: In a welcome development for employers navigating complex federal employment laws, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the re-launch of its opinion letter program across several agencies, including the Wage and Hour Division (WHD). The move may also reflect a broader shift in how the DOL will leverage its potentially reduced resources—aiming to maximize impact through a
Continue Reading “Dear DOL”: Labor Department Re-Launches Opinion Letter Program