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PAID program expanded to include certain potential FMLA violations

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The PAID program has been updated to accept self-reports and resolutions for certain potential FMLA violations in addition to FLSA wage/hour issues.

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division launched new compliance assistance resources — including a compliance webpage, industry toolkits, and an FMLA video series — to help employers understand and follow federal labor laws. The announcement highlights the relaunch of the department’s opinion letter program and notes the PAID (Payroll Audit Independent Determination) program now covers certain FMLA-related issues. Employers and workers can access tools and help online or by calling the division’s toll-free helpline.
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The Wage and Hour Division's Jan. 26, 2026 press release states that PAID helps employers resolve potential minimum wage and overtime violations under the FLSA and "now certain potential violations under the FMLA." WHD's PAID program page and its Questions & Answers explicitly describe that PAID covers FLSA minimum wage and overtime issues and "certain potential violations under the Family and Medical Leave Act," with examples (e.g., miscalculating FMLA leave, improper attendance points) and procedures for eligibility and remedies. Verdict: True — the Department of Labor's official materials explicitly confirm PAID now includes certain potential FMLA violations in addition to FLSA minimum wage and overtime violations.

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  1. Update · Jan 27, 2026, 04:00 AMTrue
    The Wage and Hour Division's Jan. 26, 2026 press release states that PAID helps employers resolve potential minimum wage and overtime violations under the FLSA and "now certain potential violations under the FMLA." WHD's PAID program page and its Questions & Answers explicitly describe that PAID covers FLSA minimum wage and overtime issues and "certain potential violations under the Family and Medical Leave Act," with examples (e.g., miscalculating FMLA leave, improper attendance points) and procedures for eligibility and remedies. Verdict: True — the Department of Labor's official materials explicitly confirm PAID now includes certain potential FMLA violations in addition to FLSA minimum wage and overtime violations.
  2. Original article · Jan 26, 2026
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