As noted in the June issue of the VLCT News, the U.S. Department of Labor launched the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program last March. Under this pilot program, employers may engage in a self-audit process to determine whether they have made minimum wage or overtime pay errors. It provides employers with the opportunity to correct
mistakes and avoid litigation, penalties, and liquidated damages.
Steven McKinney is the Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist for the Northern New England District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. He assists employers with understanding and participating in the PAID program and is offering his services to all Vermont municipalities.
For more information about the PAID program, contact Steve by phone (603-606-3125) or email (mckinney.steve@dol.gov) or visit the PAID program website, www.dol.gov/whd/paid/. But do so soon – the program is scheduled to conclude in September.