Uncomplicate
labor law compliance
and thrive
Deputy simplifies scheduling, time tracking, and labor laws to help you remain compliant
Deputy makes it easier to manage hourly workers and simplify compliance
Deputy uncomplicates labor law compliance with tools that track hours worked, enforce break policies and balance federal, state, and local regulations.
Discover essential employment and labor laws businesses need to know in each state.
Scheduling & team management excellence
Save hours on scheduling, reduce your labor costs and create an amazing employee experience. Deputy makes it easy to build cost-efficient schedules and share them with your team instantly.
Simplify pay rate management
With Pay Rate Builder, access our library of labor laws and easily modify them to automate allowances, add shift differentials, or adjust payment rates. Prefer a custom approach? Start from scratch and create pay rates that align your unique requirements. Staying compliant is now a breeze.
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The go-to source for labor law updates in every U.S. state
To help businesses keep up with the latest labor law changes, our legal experts have created a breakdown of key laws in every U.S. state, including minimum wage.
Meal and rest break compliance software
Many states have strict rules for scheduling and recording breaks. States like California require premium pay for missed breaks — with high penalties for breaches.
Deputy can help employers schedule the right breaks, flag any that are missed, record agreement from employees if they waive their break, and flag on timesheets when missed break premium pay is owed.
The Labor Law Updates Every Business Needs to Know
Uncomplicate compliance with the latest ebook that covers everything a business owner should know to protect their business, and their staff.
Get an overview of key state and federal employment laws in the U.S.
Read about key updates to be aware of in 2025
Look at the latest resources for employees and employers
Navigate fair workweek laws
Scheduling software that takes the stress out of fair workweek compliance.
Create fair, profitable schedules in a few clicks
Avoid penalties with compliance alerts
Keep a secure record of compliance
See how Deputy can help you simplify fair workweek
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Deputy uncomplicates compliance for businesses like yours
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor law compliance?
Labor laws are regulations and rules set at the federal, state, and local levels. They are in place to protect employee rights and ensure businesses maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all of their employees.
- Which labor laws does Deputy help businesses stay compliant with?
Our software features solutions to simplify compliance with many key labor laws including FLSA, overtime and premium pay, meal and rest breaks, fair workweek laws, child labor laws, leave laws, and occupational safety and health administration requirements (OSHA).
- Which pay rules are automated in each state?
Check out our online pay rule library for details about the specific pay rules that Deputy provides for each state and Deputy’s interpretation of applicable labor laws.
- Does your software help California businesses with employment compliance?
Yes, we do. Find out more about our California Compliance Workforce Management System here.
- What else can your workforce management system help with?
A compliance workforce management solution can also help with reducing labor costs, avoiding payroll disputes, reducing staff turnover, and creating a better experience for your customers.
- What is the minimum wage in America?
In the United States as of June 2023, the federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour. However, many states and cities have higher minimum wages (e.g. California). Consult with your state department of labor for the minimum wage applicable to your employees.
- When do I need to pay employees for overtime?
In the United States, at a federal level, many nonexempt employees get paid 1.5x their regular hourly rate for working over 40 hours in a work week. However, some cities and states have different rules and rates. Consult with your state department of labor for the minimum wage applicable to your employees.
Compliance Responsibilities
While Deputy’s workforce management software is designed to simplify compliance with many scheduling and timekeeping requirements, it is not a substitute for payroll or legal advice, nor is it intended to relieve you of your obligation to comply with the laws and regulatory requirements that are applicable to your business. It is ultimately each customer’s sole responsibility to pay their employees correctly and in compliance with all legal and contractual requirements. Please review our Product Specific Terms for more information about your compliance responsibilities. The information provided on this website is for general informational and promotional purposes and is not payroll, legal, or tax advice.