Wage & Hour & FLSA Compliance Consulting for U.S. Employers
FA Consulting LLC provides nationwide federal labor and wage compliance consulting for employers subject to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement. We help businesses understand and comply with complex federal requirements involving wage & hour, guest worker programs, and federally funded contracts.
All services are led by Frank Alvarado, former U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Investigator, bringing real-world enforcement insight to compliance strategy and risk reduction.
What Does a Wage and Hour Compliance Consultant Do?
A wage and hour compliance consultant reviews your pay practices, employee classifications, and recordkeeping against the federal laws the Department of Labor actually enforces — the FLSA, H-2A, H-2B, SCA, and DBA — and fixes gaps before they become violations. As a former DOL Wage & Hour Division investigator, I bring a wage and hour investigator’s perspective to that review: I know exactly what gets requested, what gets flagged, and where employers create liability without realizing it.
Wage Hour Compliance Services
Wage & Hour FLSA Compliance
Federal wage & hour compliance applies to most U.S. employers and remains one of the most actively enforced areas of labor law.
Includes:
- Overtime compliance
- Employee classification
- Payroll and timekeeping audits
- DOL audit preparation
👉 Wage & Hour & FLSA Compliance Consulting
Wage & Hour H-2A Agricultural Worker Program Compliance
H-2A employers face strict wage, housing, transportation, and recordkeeping requirements.
Includes:
- Wage compliance reviews
- Recordkeeping and disclosure requirements
- Audit and investigation preparation
- Risk mitigation strategies
Wage & Hour H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Compliance
H-2B compliance failures can result in penalties, back wages, and debarment from the program.
Includes:
- Prevailing wage compliance
- Payroll and reimbursement review
- DOL enforcement risk analysis
- Investigation preparation
Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Wage Compliance
Federal and federally assisted construction projects must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Includes:
- Prevailing wage reviews
- Certified payroll compliance
- Contractor and subcontractor risk analysis
- Back wage exposure assessments
👉 Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Consulting
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance
Service contractors performing work on federal contracts must comply with SCA wage determinations and fringe benefit requirements.
Includes:
- Wage determination compliance
- Fringe benefit reviews
- Payroll and classification analysis
- Audit and investigation preparation
👉 Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance Consulting
Why Employers Nationwide Work With FA Consulting LLC
- Former U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Investigator
- Deep experience with federal labor enforcement
- Focus on prevention, compliance, and risk reduction
- Confidential, employer-focused consulting
- Nationwide support
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a wage and hour compliance consultant and an attorney?
A consultant handles the operational side — reviewing classifications, payroll, and records, and managing DOL communication — while an attorney handles legal exposure and litigation risk. Many employers use both together.
Do I need a wage and hour compliance expert if I’ve never had a complaint?
Yes — most violations are found proactively, not after a complaint. A self-audit before any issue arises is far cheaper than fixing the same problem after a DOL investigator finds it.
What makes a former wage and hour investigator different from a general HR consultant?
I spent years conducting these exact investigations for the Department of Labor. I know what a real audit looks for, not just what the regulations say on paper, which changes how a review gets prioritized.
Which industries and laws do you cover?
I work with employers across industries on FLSA overtime and classification issues, and with agricultural and federal contractors on H-2A, H-2B, SCA, and DBA compliance specifically.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation. We’ll talk through your current risk areas and I’ll recommend whether a self-audit, a targeted review, or ongoing support makes sense for your situation.
Related Services
- H-2A Compliance Consulting
- H-2B Compliance Consulting
- DBA Compliance Consulting
- SCA Compliance Consulting
- DOL Audit Defense