The DOL has announced a new nationwide pilot program, the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. Here?s how it works:

• Employer audits its pay practices


• If a violation is uncovered, employer self-reports to the WHD and pays the back wages owed


• No liquidated damages or penalties

Note that PAID is not available if the employer has acted in bad faith or is a repeat offender. Also, PAID cannot be used to resolve matters already in investigation or litigation.

For more details, go to https://www.dol.gov/whd/paid/