The Department of Labor ("DOL") is a federal agency that enforces laws applicable to employers and employees. As a whole, the DOL enforces over 180 federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") which regulates issues such as wages and work hours of employees. Many states, including NJ, have enacted their own labor laws to bolster the protections afforded by Federal regulations. NJ employment law is overseen by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development which includes the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance ("DWHC"). The DWHC enforces NJ employment law that deals with conditions of employment and payment of wages. The primary function of the DWHC is to provide protections to NJ workers by investigating complaints and possible violations of the applicable employment laws.