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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 53 (from laksa104)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa053.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.\n\n![Https](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/themes\/opa_theme\/img\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**The site is secure.**   \n The **https:\/\/** ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.\n\n[![United States Department of Labor](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/themes\/opa_theme\/img\/Agency_DOL_Logo_dark.svg) U.S. Department of Labor](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/)\n\n[Wage and Hour Division](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd \"Wage and Hour Division\")\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/about) [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/contact) [Español](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/espanol)\n\n- Menu\n\nsubmenu\n\n- [TOPICS Back](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd)\n  - - Topics\n      - [Wages](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa)\n      - [Misclassification](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa\/misclassification)\n      - [Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla)\n      - [Pump at Work](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/pump-at-work)\n      - [Maternal Health](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/maternal-health)\n      - [Retaliation](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/retaliation)\n      - [Government Contracts](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/government-contracts)\n      - [Immigration](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/immigration)\n      - [Child Labor](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/child-labor)\n      - [Agricultural Employment](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/agriculture)\n      - [Subminimum Wage](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/special-employment)\n      - [Employment of Workers With Disabilities](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/workers-with-disabilities)\n      \n      - [Lie Detector Tests](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/polygraph)\n      - [USMCA](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/usmca)\n      - [Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage Survey](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/government-contracts\/construction\/surveys)\n- [WORKER RIGHTS](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/workers)\n- [FOR EMPLOYERS Back](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/employers)\n  - - For Employers\n      - [Compliance Assistance Overview](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance)\n      - [Toolkits by Topic](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/toolkits)\n      - [Small Business Compliance Help](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/small-business)\n      - [Laws & Regulations](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/laws-and-regulations)\n      - [Administrator Interpretations, Opinion & Ruling Letters](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/opinion-letters\/request)\n      - [Field Assistance Bulletins](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/field-assistance-bulletins)\n      - [Field Operations Handbook](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/field-operations-handbook)\n      - [Fact Sheets](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fact-sheets)\n      - [Posters](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/posters)\n      - [Forms](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/forms)\n      - [Presentations](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/presentations)\n      - [Videos](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa\/videos)\n      \n      - [Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/paid)\n      - [Upload Files or Records](https:\/\/webapps.dol.gov\/eup\/Terms)\n- [RESOURCES Back](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd)\n  - - Resources\n      - [Posters](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/posters)\n      - [Forms](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/forms)\n      - [Compliance Assistance Toolkits](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/toolkits)\n      - [New and Small Business Resources](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/small-business)\n      - [Fact Sheets](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fact-sheets)\n      - [Presentations](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/presentations)\n      - [Publications By Language](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/publications-by-language)\n      - [elaws](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance\/elaws-advisors)\n      - [FLSA Compliance Videos](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa\/videos)\n      - [Know Your Rights Video Series](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/resources\/videos\/know-your-rights)\n      - [Employer.gov](https:\/\/www.employer.gov\/)\n      - [Worker.gov](https:\/\/www.worker.gov\/)\n      \n      - [Data](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/data)\n      - [DOL Enforcement Database](https:\/\/enforcedata.dol.gov\/homePage.php)\n      - [Workers Owed Wages](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/wow)\n      - [Order Publications](https:\/\/orders.gpo.gov\/DOL\/WHPS.aspx)\n- [INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE Back](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd)\n  - - Interpretive Guidance\n      - [Laws and Regulations](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/laws-and-regulations)\n      - [Field Handbook](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/field-operations-handbook)\n      - [Administrator Interpretations, Opinion and Ruling Letters](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/opinion-letters\/request\/existing-guidance)\n      - [Request an Opinion Letter](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/opinion-letters\/request)\n      - [Field Bulletins](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/field-assistance-bulletins)\n- [STATE LAWS Back](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd)\n  - - State Laws\n      - [State Minimum Wage Laws](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/minimum-wage\/state)\n      - [State Labor Law Topics](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/state)\n      - [State Labor Offices](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/state\/contacts)\n      - [Resources for State and Local Governments](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/state\/state-local-government-resources)\n- [NEWS RELEASES](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/newsroom\/releases?agency=57&state=All&topic=All&year=all)\n- [ABOUT US](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/about)\n- [CONTACT US](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/contact)\n- [ESPAÑOL](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/spanish-speakingtopic)\n\nBreadcrumb\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/)\n\n# Wage and Hour Division\nOur mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce.\n\n[Learn More](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/WHD\/about)\n\n## Key Topics\n[![Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor Status](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/dolgov\/files\/styles\/featured_image\/public\/WHD\/homepage-images\/ic-nprm.png?itok=QOvTinEI) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor Status The proposed rule will help employers better understand when a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act or an independent contractor.](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa\/misclassification\/2026rulemaking)\n\n[![Request an opinion letter](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/dolgov\/files\/styles\/featured_image\/public\/WHD\/images\/Opinion-Letter-450x295.png?itok=079smT_D) Request an Opinion Letter Get official guidance or request an opinion letter to understand how labor laws apply to your workplace.](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/opinion-letters\/request)\n\n[![Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID)](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/dolgov\/files\/styles\/featured_image\/public\/WHD\/images\/PAID-450x295.png?itok=KA0yQQ7B) Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Resolve wage and leave issues quickly through WHD's self-audit program without litigation.](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/paid)\n\n[![How to File a Complaint](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/dolgov\/files\/styles\/featured_image\/public\/WHD\/images\/wow\/Complaint-450x295.png?itok=6bkkQDoq) How to File a Complaint Want to know how we investigate complaints and enforce labor laws? Learn how the process works.](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/contact\/complaints)\n\n## Frequently Requested\n[File a Complaint](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/contact\/complaints)\n\n[Find Your Local WHD Office](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/contact\/local-offices)\n\n[Contact Us Online](https:\/\/webapps.dol.gov\/contactwhd\/home\/OnlineForm)\n\n[WHD Forms](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/forms)\n\n[Posters](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/posters)\n\n[Upload Files or Records](https:\/\/webapps.dol.gov\/EUP\/Terms)\n\n[Compliance Assistance](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/compliance-assistance)\n\n[Sign Up for WHD Email Updates](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/newsletter)\n\n[News Releases](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/newsroom\/releases?agency=57&state=All&topic=All&year=all)\n\n## Join Us on Social Media\n[Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/dolwhd\/ \"LinkedIn for the Wage and Hour Division\")\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WageAndHourDivision\/ \"Facebook for the Wage and Hour Division\")\n\n[X](https:\/\/x.com\/WHD_DOL \"X for the Occupational Saefty and Health Administration\")\n\n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/WHD_DOL\/ \"Instagram for the Wage and Hour Division\")\n\n[Scroll to Top](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd)\n\n- [Topics](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/topics)\n- [Worker Rights](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/workers)\n- [For Employers](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/employers)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/resources)\n- [Interpretive Guidance](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/interpretive-guidance)\n- [State Laws](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/state-laws)\n\n[![United States Department of Labor](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/themes\/opa_theme\/img\/DOL-MasterLogo_BLUE.svg)](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/ \"Home\")\n\nWage and Hour Division\n\nAn agency within the U.S. Department of Labor\n\n200 Constitution Ave NW  \n Washington, DC 20210  \n [1-866-4-US-WAGE  1-866-487-9243](tel:1-866-487-9243)\n\n[www.dol.gov](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/)\n\nFederal Government\n\n- [White House](https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/)\n- [Disaster Recovery Assistance](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/disasterrecovery)\n- [DisasterAssistance.gov](https:\/\/www.disasterassistance.gov\/)\n- [USA.gov](https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/)\n- [No Fear Act Data](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/oasam\/centers-offices\/civil-rights-center\/resports\/notification-and-federal-employee-antidiscrimination-retaliation-act-of-2002)\n- [U.S. Office of Special Counsel](https:\/\/osc.gov\/)\n\nLabor Department\n\n- [About DOL](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/aboutdol)\n- [Guidance Search](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/guidance)\n- [Español](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/spanish-speakingtopic)\n- [Office of Inspector General](https:\/\/www.oig.dol.gov\/)\n- [A to Z Index](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/siteindex)\n\nWHD Portals\n\n- [YouthRules\\!](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/youthrules \"YouthRules!\")\n- [Wage Determinations](https:\/\/sam.gov\/content\/wage-determinations)\n- [Accessibility Statement](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/aboutdol\/accessibility)\n\nConnect With DOL\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/departmentoflabor \"Facebook for the United States Department of Labor\")\n\n[X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/WHD_DOL \"Twitter for the United States Department of Labor\")\n\n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/USDOL\/ \"Instagram for the United States Department of Labor\")\n\n[LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/u-s-department-of-labor\/ \"LinkedIn for the United States Department of Labor\")\n\n[Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/USDepartmentofLabor \"YouTube for the United States Department of Labor\")\n\n[Important Website Notices](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/aboutdol\/website-policies) [Privacy & Security Statement](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/privacynotice)","attrs_readable_markdown":"submenu\n\n## Wage and Hour Division\nOur mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce.\n\n[Learn More](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/WHD\/about)","meta_canonical":null}

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Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	0 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
Last Crawled	2026-04-09 14:59:53 (7 hours ago)
First Indexed	2019-12-06 00:15:40 (6 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	WHD \| U.S. Department of Labor
Meta Description	null
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	submenu Wage and Hour Division Our mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce. Learn More
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd#main-content) ![U.S. flag](https://www.dol.gov/themes/opa_theme/img/flag-favicon-57.png) An official website of the United States government. Here’s how you know Here’s how you know ![Dot gov](https://www.dol.gov/themes/opa_theme/img/icon-dot-gov.svg) The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. ![Https](https://www.dol.gov/themes/opa_theme/img/icon-https.svg) The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. [![United States Department of Labor](https://www.dol.gov/themes/opa_theme/img/Agency_DOL_Logo_dark.svg) U.S. Department of Labor](https://www.dol.gov/) [Wage and Hour Division](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd "Wage and Hour Division") [About Us](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/about) [Contact Us](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact) [Español](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/espanol) - Menu submenu - [TOPICS Back](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd) - - Topics - [Wages](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa) - [Misclassification](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification) - [Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla) - [Pump at Work](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pump-at-work) - [Maternal Health](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/maternal-health) - [Retaliation](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/retaliation) - [Government Contracts](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts) - [Immigration](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration) - [Child Labor](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor) - [Agricultural Employment](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/agriculture) - [Subminimum Wage](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/special-employment) - [Employment of Workers With Disabilities](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers-with-disabilities) - [Lie Detector Tests](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/polygraph) - [USMCA](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/usmca) - [Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage Survey](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction/surveys) - [WORKER RIGHTS](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers) - [FOR EMPLOYERS Back](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/employers) - - For Employers - [Compliance Assistance Overview](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance) - [Toolkits by Topic](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/toolkits) - [Small Business Compliance Help](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/small-business) - [Laws & Regulations](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/laws-and-regulations) - [Administrator Interpretations, Opinion & Ruling Letters](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/opinion-letters/request) - [Field Assistance Bulletins](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/field-assistance-bulletins) - [Field Operations Handbook](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/field-operations-handbook) - [Fact Sheets](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets) - [Posters](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters) - [Forms](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/forms) - [Presentations](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/presentations) - [Videos](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/videos) - [Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/paid) - [Upload Files or Records](https://webapps.dol.gov/eup/Terms) - [RESOURCES Back](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd) - - Resources - [Posters](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters) - [Forms](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/forms) - [Compliance Assistance Toolkits](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/toolkits) - [New and Small Business Resources](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/small-business) - [Fact Sheets](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets) - [Presentations](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/presentations) - [Publications By Language](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/publications-by-language) - [elaws](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance/elaws-advisors) - [FLSA Compliance Videos](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/videos) - [Know Your Rights Video Series](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/resources/videos/know-your-rights) - [Employer.gov](https://www.employer.gov/) - [Worker.gov](https://www.worker.gov/) - [Data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/data) - [DOL Enforcement Database](https://enforcedata.dol.gov/homePage.php) - [Workers Owed Wages](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/wow) - [Order Publications](https://orders.gpo.gov/DOL/WHPS.aspx) - [INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE Back](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd) - - Interpretive Guidance - [Laws and Regulations](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/laws-and-regulations) - [Field Handbook](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/field-operations-handbook) - [Administrator Interpretations, Opinion and Ruling Letters](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/opinion-letters/request/existing-guidance) - [Request an Opinion Letter](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/opinion-letters/request) - [Field Bulletins](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/field-assistance-bulletins) - [STATE LAWS Back](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd) - - State Laws - [State Minimum Wage Laws](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state) - [State Labor Law Topics](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state) - [State Labor Offices](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts) - [Resources for State and Local Governments](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/state-local-government-resources) - [NEWS RELEASES](https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases?agency=57&state=All&topic=All&year=all) - [ABOUT US](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/about) - [CONTACT US](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact) - [ESPAÑOL](https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/spanish-speakingtopic) Breadcrumb - [Home](https://www.dol.gov/) # Wage and Hour Division Our mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce. [Learn More](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/WHD/about) ## Key Topics [![Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor Status](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/styles/featured_image/public/WHD/homepage-images/ic-nprm.png?itok=QOvTinEI) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor Status The proposed rule will help employers better understand when a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act or an independent contractor.](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/2026rulemaking) [![Request an opinion letter](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/styles/featured_image/public/WHD/images/Opinion-Letter-450x295.png?itok=079smT_D) Request an Opinion Letter Get official guidance or request an opinion letter to understand how labor laws apply to your workplace.](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/opinion-letters/request) [![Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/styles/featured_image/public/WHD/images/PAID-450x295.png?itok=KA0yQQ7B) Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Resolve wage and leave issues quickly through WHD's self-audit program without litigation.](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/paid) [![How to File a Complaint](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/styles/featured_image/public/WHD/images/wow/Complaint-450x295.png?itok=6bkkQDoq) How to File a Complaint Want to know how we investigate complaints and enforce labor laws? 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