​The U.S. Department of Labor recently sent out a news release announcing, “several programs designed to help employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve their compliance with federal labor laws.”

The self-audit programs, which include new and updated offerings, aim to enhance worker protections while reducing the likelihood of formal investigation or litigation.  The following agencies offer self-audit programs: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and Wage and Hour Division.

Resources, toolkits, and program-specific guidance can be found at dol.gov/SelfAudit. 

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