DOL Wants Feedback on National Worker Fair Pay Survey
Published Date: 3/26/2026
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Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a new National Worker Survey that checks if workers, especially low-wage ones, are getting paid fairly under the law. This survey will help the agency spot problems and protect workers better. Comments are open until April 27, 2026, and the survey aims to keep things fair without costing too much time or money.
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