Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023

This bill makes the voluntary Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program permanent, allowing employers to self-audit wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and pay back wages to affected employees. It directly affects private-sector employers and government entities that inadvertently violate FLSA minimum wage or overtime rules, as well as employees owed unpaid wages. Key provisions require employers to submit detailed self-audit reports, correct violations, and pay owed wages, while employees can accept a settlement (waiving future lawsuits) or decline it to pursue claims themselves. The program aims to resolve wage disputes faster than traditional enforcement, with the Department of Labor overseeing settlements and ensuring employers act in "good faith" without prior FLSA violations.