Rojgar Job News

Three years ago, I floated the idea that perhaps an agency could come up with a modest “amnesty” program that would give employers a chance to get into compliance with FLSA laws, without facing the draconian consequences such an admission might entail. Now, late yesterday, the United States Department of Labor announced its own pilot program doing exactly this.  It’s being called the “PAID” program (Payroll Audit Independent Determination), and is designed to expedite “resolution of inadvertent overtime and minimum wage violations under the FLSA.” According to a press release: Employees will receive 100 percent of the back wages paid, without having to pay any litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees, or other costs that may be applicable to private actions. The PAID program facilitates resolution of potential violations, without litigation, and ensures employees promptly receive the wages they are owed.  Under this program, the Wage...