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The WHD enforces minimum wage provisions for tipped employees, ensuring they earn the full minimum wage when tips and direct wages are combined.

The WHD defines what constitutes compensable time (time for which employees must be paid), helping to establish fair work conditions.

The WHD oversees the enforcement of laws regarding overtime compensation, ensuring that workers are properly paid for hours worked beyond the standard workweek.

The WHD mandates employers to keep certain records for each non-exempt worker, which is essential for compliance checks and helps protect employees' rights.

The WHD administers and enforces the FMLA which allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.

The WHD receives and responds to complaints from workers about violations of labor laws, ensuring that their grievances are investigated and addressed.

The WHD ensures compliance with the Equal Pay Act so that men and women receive equal pay for equal work, promoting gender equality in the workplace.

The WHD investigates claims of wage theft, such as unpaid wages or hours worked, to protect employees from losing earned income unjustly.

The WHD enforces the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, which safeguards the working conditions of migratory farm workers.

The WHD enforces the provisions for nursing mothers under the FLSA, requiring employers to provide reasonable break time and a private space for employees to express breast milk.

The WHD enforces compliance with the federal minimum wage laws to ensure workers receive the legal minimum pay for their work which is vital to protecting workers from exploitation.