Department of Labor "We Can Help" website

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is responsible for administering and enforcing some of the nation's most important worker protection laws. WHD is committed to ensuring that workers in this country are paid properly and for all the hours they work, regardless of immigration status.

If you have questions or concerns, you can contact DOL at 1-866-487-9243 or visit www.wagehour.dol.gov. You will be directed to the nearest WHD office for assistance. There are over 200 WHD offices throughout the country with trained professionals to help you.

How to File a Complaint

The Wage and Hour Division has more than 200 offices around the country with trained professionals to help you. Click the links below for useful but not required information to file a complaint.

• General Information for Workers
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Third-Party Complaints
• Investigative Process