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Wage Rights

The right to be paid.

The Wage and Hour Division is committed to ensuring that workers are paid properly and for all the hours they work.

Tell us about your concern, so you can learn about your rights and find out whom to contact if you need more information.

Common Concerns

I didn’t get paid for time I worked

I wasn’t paid the minimum wage

I wasn’t paid extra for my overtime

My employer isn’t keeping records of my hours or pay

I’m not getting the family or medical leave to which I’m entitled

I think someone is employing children unlawfully

I wasn’t paid fairly for my work

I think I am owed prevailing wages on a covered federal or federally funded or assisted contract

What are my wage rights as a miner?

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