DOL notes that most Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions—about 64 percent—are initiated in response to worker complaints, which may understate violations in industries where workers are less likely to file complaints. To address that limitation, DOL intends to use this survey to generate nationally representative data on FLSA noncompliance, particularly in low-wage sectors. The agency states that the results will help it prioritize enforcement, compliance assistance, and outreach by identifying industries, job characteristics, and pay practices where violations are most prevalent.