How Do You File A Labor Complaint?
Employees who believe that they have not been paid the federal minimum wage or hourly employees who believe they are owed overtime may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The following tips will provide some guidance in filing a labor complaint. Act quickly. The Fair Labor Standards Act (which regulates overtime and minimum wage laws) provides for a two year statute of limitations, or three years in the case of willful violations. You should therefore file a complaint as soon as possible after the violation occurred to give the DOL time to properly investigate your complaint. Go to the Wage and Hour Division office in your district and request the appropriate forms to file your complaint. Visit DOL’s website for a listing of all Wage and Hour Division offices. Fill out the complaint. Include your contact information, your employer’s contact information, your job title and a description of the work you performed. Include the rate, meth
