A Checklist for employers responding to wage and hour investigations initiated by the US Department of Labor (DOL). This Checklist addresses DOL investigations seeking documents and information from employers to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on issues such as the classification of employees as exempt or nonexempt, the calculation and payment of overtime, the misclassification of independent contractors, and general pay practices. It covers steps employers should take after receiving notice of a federal DOL investigation, but it also may assist employers responding to inquiries from state agencies.