What does Preamble of HR 2299 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program in the Department of Labor.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2299 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 2299 do?

This section outlines findings related to the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) pilot program. The PAID pilot program was launched by the Department of Labor in 2018 to complement existing enforcement and compliance assistance tools. The program allowed employers to voluntarily remedy unintentional violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Between April 1, 2018, and September 15, 2019, the PAID pilot program concluded 74 cases, resulting in $4,131,238 in back wages paid to 7,429 employees. Self-audits through the PAID pilot program generally resulted in higher back wage payments per case, per enforcement hour, and for more employees compared to traditional enforcement methods. The PAID pilot program also reached employers that the Wage and Hour Division might not typically prioritize for enforcement.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 2299 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. An 'affected employee' is an employee impacted by a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), excluding those subject to specific prevailing wage requirements. The 'Administrator' refers to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. The term 'employee' includes current and former employees, as defined by section 3 of the FLSA. An 'employer' is defined by section 3 of the FLSA. For employers applying to the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, 'good faith' means they are not under investigation or subject to a lawsuit related to FLSA violations. The 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of Labor. A 'self-audit' is an employer-conducted audit to resolve wage and overtime inaccuracies within the Portal-to-Portal Act's statute of limitations.

What does PAYROLL AUDIT INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION PROGRAM. of HR 2299 do?

This section establishes a Payroll Audit Independent Determination program within the Department of Labor. The program aims to foster collaboration with employers who inadvertently violate the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to voluntarily remedy unpaid wages or overtime. Employers seeking to participate must submit an application including a self-audit, employee information, calculations of unpaid compensation, and assurances regarding compliance. The Administrator will review applications and may require amendments before approval, with a 30-day timeframe for approval after submission or amendment. Approved employers must settle with affected employees, paying all owed wages and providing proof of payment to the Administrator. The Administrator cannot use application information in future investigations unless employee health and safety are at risk, or expand the scope of violations beyond those identified in the application.

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Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025 — HR. 2299

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2025

Author: Glenn Grothman (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program within the Department of Labor, allowing employers to voluntarily resolve unintentional violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) through self-audits.
Employers participating in the PAID program must submit a self-audit, employee information, and calculations of unpaid compensation, and are required to settle with affected employees and provide proof of payment.
Information submitted to the program cannot be used in future investigations unless employee health and safety are at risk, and the scope of violations is limited to those identified in the application.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2267(In Committee)Official page

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