To direct the Secretary of Labor to ensure that the database relating to investigations under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is language accessible, and for other purposes.
HR 1543 requires the U.S. Department of Labor to make its database of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) investigation records publicly accessible in at least 8 of the most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., as identified by the Census Bureau. This directly affects workers, employers, and advocates seeking labor compliance information, particularly non-English speakers. The bill mandates the Secretary of Labor to implement this language accessibility standard for the database, which tracks FLSA investigations under the OPEN Government Data Act. It focuses solely on improving access to existing data, not altering labor laws or enforcement procedures.
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