Wage and Hour Division

Employers in the janitorial, landscaping, and security services industries can strengthen compliance and support workers by following a few key best practices.

The Wage and Hour Division encourages employers to:
1️⃣ Train managers on recordkeeping and wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act
2️⃣ Educate workers about their rights and available resources
3️⃣ Create ways for employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation
4️⃣ Be mindful of break time requirements and compensable work time
5️⃣ Ensure proper deductions for uniforms and related expenses
6️⃣ Count all hours worked correctly, including compensable travel time between job sites
7️⃣ Understand how bonuses impact overtime calculations

Strong workplace practices help employers stay compliant while ensuring employees receive the wages and protections they’ve earned. Learn more about wage and hour compliance resources: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/building-services-best-practices

Recently, the Las Vegas District Office participated in the 2026 Nevada Small Business Resource Fair to connect with entrepreneurs, employers, and workers on the workplace laws that matter most to growing businesses. Need help or have questions about federal labor laws? Contact us at 1-866-4US-WAGE (1-866-487-9243).

🍓 At the 44th Annual AgriTech Florida Strawberry event, our team was proud to join growers to provide compliance assistance and help agricultural employers better understand their responsibilities under federal wage and hour laws. Learn more: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/agriculture Florida Strawberries

Our West Covina District Office recently partnered with the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center to provide Fair Labor Standards Act compliance training to employers operating residential care facilities for the elderly. The outreach covered key workplace protections. Learn more at dol.gov/whd or call 1-866-4US-WAGE.

The Columbia District Office joined more than 200 attendees at the City of Columbia, South Carolina’s 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference to share resources, engage with local entrepreneurs, answer questions, and celebrate the small businesses that strengthen the community. City of Columbia Government

More than 100 professionals learned about federal labor law compliance resources during a recent outreach event hosted by SHRM Greater Phoenix in Tempe, Arizona. Our Phoenix District Office representatives shared guidance on the PAID program and workplace protections, helping employers better understand their responsibilities under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act.

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $171,897 in back wages from a physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic after an investigation determined the employer denied 32 employees full overtime pay at three of its facilities, in violation of federal law. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260506

🚫 Retaliation is illegal. Know your rights.

You have the right to:
• Ask about your pay or hours
• Stand up for workplace rights
• File a complaint with us
• Participate in a Wage and Hour Division investigation

Good recordkeeping isn’t just good business. It’s required by law. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid for all covered employees. This includes the employee’s:
• Full name, address, and occupation,
• Hours worked each day and each workweek,
• Total straight-time and overtime earnings, and
• All deductions from or additions to wages.
These records must be retained for at least two to three years, depending on the type of record, and must be available for inspection by the Wage and Hour Division.
Why does it matter? Incomplete or inaccurate records make it harder to verify that workers are being paid what they’re owed. When records are missing, employers may have a harder time defending against wage claims.
💡 Proactive compliance protects workers and your business.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/21-flsa-recordkeeping

Young adults participating in EmployNV Youth recently visited the Las Vegas District Office for a wage and hour overview and discussion on federal workplace protections. Questions about federal labor laws impacting youth employment? Contact the Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-4US-WAGE or visit YouthRules.gov.