The DOL says it’s replacing its “catch me if you can” strategy with a new one that will require employers to prove to the government that they are complying with wage and hour laws.
The Department of Labor’s proposal has been dubbed the “Plan, Prevent, Protect” strategy. And, according to the feds, it’s going to put the burden on employers to obey the law — not on the DOL to catch them violating the law.
As a result, the DOL will start requiring employers to prepare and adopt written plans showing their compliance with wage and hour laws.
The proposal aims to cut down on companies that misclassify employees or don’t pay workers proper overtime.
Not only will employers have to put these plans into action, they will also have to prepare documentation on how they will identify and remedy wage and hour violations. Employers will then have to present those plans to both their own employees and the DOL.
There’s still time
Exact rules for the plans aren’t in place yet, and it could take up to a year to get everything hammered out.
However, it still looks like it’ll be a big headache for employers.
We’ll keep you posted.
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