Littler Mendelson P.C. Littler PAID Forward Moving Clients through DOL’s Self-Reporting PAID Program The Department of Labor (DOL) has launched a self-reporting program that allows employers to pre-emptively remedy potential wage and hour issues discovered during a self-audit – without incurring penalties and added expense. The Payroll Audit Independent Determination – known as PAID – encourages employers to conduct audits and come forward if they discover minimum wage or overtime violations. Employers that self-report through this formal and transparent program may work in good faith with the Wage and Hour Division to correct mistakes and compensate employees in an expedited manner. Littler and ComplianceHR offer PAID Forward, a service to help employers identify and voluntarily correct Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance issues that can be corrected under the PAID program. When back wages are paid and potential issues corrected, you’ll avoid: Liquidated, or double, damages Civil money penalties (up to $1,965 per employee) Plaintiffs attorneys’ fees Issues that can be corrected under the PAID program Misclassification (exempt or nonexempt, for example) Off-the-clock work Regular rate and overtime calculation issues Video of 269037383 Littler and ComplianceHR as Your Advocate As industry leaders in employment law and legal technology, Littler and ComplianceHR will take you through the PAID program with Littler PAID Forward, ensuring that your pay practices are compliant from this day forward. Combining our attorneys’ vast knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) audits with ComplianceHR’s web-based applications, we will partner with you to deliver dependable, straightforward guidance. First, we will determine if your company meets the eligibility requirements to participate in PAID and, if so, complete the following steps with Littler PAID Forward: Conduct the audit to assess compliance with FLSA minimum wage and overtime requirements using the award-winning ComplianceHR compliance app. Prepare submissions to DOL that identify scope of potential violations and affected employees. Calculate the amount of back wages and describe the methodology used to calculate the back wages. Propose actions that correct compensation practices to ensure future compliance with the FLSA. Negotiate with DOL to ensure the practices you want to correct are not subject of litigation. Obtain FLSA waivers from employees who accept back wages. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION DOWNLOAD PDF Littler PAID Forward Contacts Lisa (Lee) A. Schreter Shareholder Atlanta, GA lschreter@littler.com (404) 760-3938 Lori Brown CEO, ComplianceHR brown@compliancehr.com (646) 490-3593 Related People Whitney M. Ferrer Shareholder Atlanta, GA wferrer@littler.com (404) 443-3511 Yvette V. Gatling Shareholder Tysons Corner, VA ygatling@littler.com (703) 286-3143 David B. Jordan Shareholder Houston, TX djordan@littler.com (713) 652-4784 Lisa (Lee) A. Schreter Shareholder Atlanta, GA lschreter@littler.com (404) 760-3938 Alecia Whitaker Winfield Shareholder L.A. - Century City, CA awinfield@littler.com (310) 712-7305 Related News & Analysis DOL Issues New Information on its PAID Self-Audit and Self-Reporting Program April 20, 2018 Related Press Littler and ComplianceHR Launch PAID Forward Solution for Wage and Hour Compliance April 23, 2018 Related Focus Areas Wage and Hour Our innovative strategies prevent and limit employer's exposure in every type of wage and hour claim. ComplianceHR An on-demand suite of intelligent compliance applications focused on helping companies address ever-changing employment law requirements Twitter Linked In Facebook Instagram YouTube Contact Us Subscribe Sitemap Legal Notice Terms of Use Privacy Policy © 2021 Littler Mendelson P.C. Littler Mendelson is part of the international legal practice Littler Global which operates worldwide through a number of separate legal entities. Attorney Advertising. We use cookies to improve your overall web experience. By using our website you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. VIEW PRIVACY POLICY I AGREE