Department of Labor Wage and Hour Compliance Dataset

Wage & hour compliance data includes whether any violations were found and the back wage amount, number of employees due back wages, and civil money penalties assessed.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Enforcement Data website provides datasets on various labor enforcement activities. It includes detailed information about inspections, violations, penalties, and enforcement actions across multiple agencies like OSHA, MSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. These datasets are regularly updated and offer insights into regulatory compliance in industries ranging from mining to workplace safety.

Data Schema

Field Name Description
case_id Unique identifier for each case of violations.
trade_nm Trade name of the business involved in the case.
legal_name Legal name of the business involved in the case.
street_addr_1_txt Street address where the violation took place.
cty_nm City where the business or violation is located.
st_cd State code (e.g., CA, NY) where the business is registered or violation occurred.
zip_cd ZIP code for the business or violation location.
naic_cd NAIC (North American Industry Classification) code for the business.
naics_code_description Description of the business industry based on NAIC code.
case_violtn_cnt Number of violations in the case.
placekey Placekey identifier for the location involved in the case.
address_placekey Placekey corresponding to the address in the case.
building_placekey Placekey corresponding to the building in the case.

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Geography

The United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Department of Labor Wage and Hour Compliance Data?
The U.S. Department of Labor's Enforcement Data is a comprehensive dataset containing detailed records of enforcement activities, including inspections, violations, penalties, and compliance actions across industries. It covers various agencies such as OSHA, MSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division, providing insights into workplace safety, labor law enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
What is the history of this dataset?

This dataset is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. It provides information on enforcement actions related to wage and hour laws. The dataset is managed by the Department of Labor to promote transparency and public access to enforcement data.

How often is the data updated?

Monthly

What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The Enforcement data DOL dataset offers extensive coverage of wage and hour enforcement actions within the United States. It includes detailed records of investigations conducted by the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The dataset features information such as the names of employers, the number of violations, monetary penalties assessed, and corrective actions taken. This comprehensive dataset supports transparency and accountability in labor law enforcement, providing valuable insights for labor rights advocates, researchers, and policymakers.
Why is Department of Labor Wage and Hour Compliance Data valuable?

The Enforcedata DOL dataset is valuable because it enhances transparency in labor law enforcement by providing detailed information on wage and hour violations, penalties, and corrective actions. This enables stakeholders to monitor compliance, identify patterns of abuse, and advocate for better labor practices.

How do I join this dataset with other datasets?
DOL data can be easily appended with a Placekey (a open matching service for physical places).  Once the DOL data is appended with a Placekey, it can be easily joined with any other dataset that has a postal address or physical address.

Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
Department of Labor Wage and Hour Compliance Data
Description
Violations related to back wage amount, number of employees due back wages, and civil money penalties assessed.
Update Frequency
Monthly
Coverage
The United States
Data Quality
Not assessed
Dataset Size
400k Rows
Maintained By

The United States Department of Labor

License

This dataset is public; see the FAQ for details.