Wage Claim AI vs State Department of Labor + DOL Wage and Hour Division
State wage-theft claims with documentation + time-limit guidance. Here's an honest comparison and when each one is the right fit.
The two tools at a glance
State Department of Labor + DOL Wage and Hour Division
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices
DOL and your state DOL are the only agencies that can actually investigate and recover. They are free, federally protected, and can issue back-pay orders.
When it's right:
You know your state DOL or federal WHD is the right venue and you're ready to file.
Wage Claim AI
We help you decide which agency to file with (federal vs state often have different statutes of limitations and triple-damages provisions), what documentation will move the case forward, and what to say in the interview. The state portal has the form; we make sure you arrive prepared.
When we're right:
You're not sure which agency to use, what state laws stack on top of federal, or whether tip-pooling / misclassification rules apply to your situation.