The DOL abruptly ended the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program on January 29, 2021. The program, which was adopted during the Trump administration, allowed employers to self-report FLSA violations before a complaint, pay back pay and avoid liquidated damages, penalties or fines. Employees were prohibited from bringing private actions to recover additional damages for these violations. The DOL’s cancellation of the program, which was effective immediately, signals a shift to a more aggressive enforcement approach under the Biden administration.
