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.
| 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. |
Data from public sources is often difficult to join to other datasets.
We joined PPP loan data with Department of Labor Wage & Hour Compliance Data PPP loan data. For access to this dataset and to learn more see below.
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.
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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.
The United States Department of Labor
This dataset is public; see the FAQ for details.
