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Form WH-46: Employer's Application for Authority to Employ Homeworkers
Application for a certificate authorizing the employment of industrial homeworkers in certain industries regulated under FLSA, such as women's apparel, gloves, and handkerchiefs.
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DOL Form WH-46 - Employer's Application for Authority to Employ Homeworkers
Application for a certificate authorizing the employment of industrial homeworkers in certain industries regulated under FLSA, such as women's apparel, gloves, and handkerchiefs.
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Scan points- 1Operating without a certificate — heavy penalties apply for unauthorized homework employment.
- 2Using homeworkers in a prohibited industry — some industries have absolute prohibitions regardless of certificates.
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Apply for this certificate if you want to employ workers who will do certain regulated manufacturing work (like sewing or knitting) from their homes.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Apply before hiring any homeworkers. Certificates are required and must be renewed annually.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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Employer
3 items
Business name.
Business headquarters address.
Type of products manufactured.
Homeworkers
2 items
Description of the work homeworkers will perform.
Approximate number of proposed homeworkers.
Signature
1 items
Authorized representative signature.
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What is DOL Form WH-46 used for?
Apply for this certificate if you want to employ workers who will do certain regulated manufacturing work (like sewing or knitting) from their homes.
Who must file DOL Form WH-46?
Employers in regulated industries who want to hire workers to perform work at the workers' homes.
What information does DOL Form WH-46 require?
A Department of Labor certificate authorizing an employer to employ homeworkers in industries where industrial homework is otherwise prohibited.
When is DOL Form WH-46 due?
Apply before hiring any homeworkers. Certificates are required and must be renewed annually.
Where do I file DOL Form WH-46?
Submit to the Wage and Hour Division district office for your area.
How do I complete DOL Form WH-46?
Complete the application describing your business, the type of work, and compliance mechanisms. WHD will review and conduct an investigation.
What happens if DOL Form WH-46 is filed incorrectly?
FLSA restricts industrial homework in certain industries to prevent exploitation and protect workers who work without direct supervision.
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