The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to providing employers with the tools they need to operate in compliance with the variety of labor laws enforced by the WHD—including resources intended to provide employers with readily accessible, easy-to-understand information relevant to their rights and responsibilities under the law.

For example, the WHD offers employers (1) a complete library of free, downloadable workplace posters; (2) forms; (3) fact sheets; and (4) compliance assistance.

And the WHD’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The program's primary objectives are (1) to resolve such claims expeditiously and without litigation; (2) to improve employers' compliance with overtime and minimum wage obligations; and (3) to ensure that more employees receive the back wages they are owed—faster.

In Ohio, employers are subject to both federal and state wage and hour laws. The federal Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides various resources to help employers comply with labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These resources include a library of free workplace posters, forms, fact sheets, and compliance assistance tools. Additionally, the WHD's Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program is available to employers to voluntarily resolve potential overtime and minimum wage violations. This program aims to settle such issues quickly and without litigation, improve compliance with wage laws, and ensure employees receive owed back wages more promptly. Ohio employers must adhere to these federal regulations and may also need to comply with state-specific wage and hour laws, which could have different or additional requirements than the FLSA.