The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6843 aims to increase the number of wage and hour investigators employed by the Labor Department. Specifically, it mandates that by October 1, 2025, the Labor Commissioner must employ at least twenty-two wage and hour investigators to investigate and ascertain the wages of individuals in various occupations throughout the state. Furthermore, starting from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the bill requires the Labor Commissioner to maintain a minimum of forty-five wage and hour investigators.

This legislation introduces new sections to current law, specifically stating the employment requirements for wage and hour investigators, which are not currently stipulated. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair wage practices and enhancing the capacity of the Labor Department to enforce wage laws effectively.