Federal Register #12900NEW

Department of Labor Seeks Public Comment on National Worker Survey Information Collection

The Department of Labor (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office is seeking public comment on its proposed National Worker Survey, which is an information collection initiative rather than a procurement of goods or services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL), Chief Evaluation Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being purchased - The request is for approval to collect information via the National Worker Survey - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The survey aims to estimate the prevalence of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) noncompliance among nonexempt workers, focusing on low-wage sectors - Utilizes Address-Based Sampling and Respondent-Driven Sampling to reach a representative sample of U.S. workers, especially in industries with higher rates of wage and hour violations - Public input is requested on the necessity, methodology, and burden of the information collection - Data collected will inform DOL's compliance and enforcement strategies to better protect vulnerable workers - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract values are listed, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval regarding the National Worker Survey. This survey aims to estimate the prevalence of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) among nonexempt workers, focusing on low-wage sectors. The data collected will help DOL improve compliance, enforcement strategies, and protections for vulnerable workers. Public comments on the ICR are invited and must be received by April 27, 2026.

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