The U.S. DoL’s “Timely” Offer

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of a Smartphone application designed to help workers keep track of their work hours and the amount of wages they are owed. Compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch, this free application (which is available in English and Spanish) helps users to track regular work hours, break time and overtime. According to the U.S. Department of Labor press release, “This new technology is significant because, instead of relying on their employers’ records, workers now can keep their own records. This information could prove invaluable during a Wage and Hour Division investigation when an employer has failed to maintain accurate employment records.” The application can be downloaded from the U.S. Department of Labor website at http://www.dol.gov/whd.