This bill strengthens protections for workers against wage theft by increasing penalties, requiring employers to honor employment contracts that promise compensation above the federal minimum, and extending the time workers have to sue over stolen wages from two to three years up to four to five years. The legislation also suspends the statute of limitations while the Department of Labor is actively investigating wage violations, giving workers more opportunity to recover unpaid wages in court. The bill funds partnerships between enforcement agencies and worker advocacy organizations to prevent wage violations, expand outreach in industries with histories of noncompliance, and help detect violations. The main wage protection provisions take effect either six months after the Labor Department issues final regulations or within 18 months of the bill's enactment, whichever comes first, allowing the department time to develop implementing rules while ensuring timely implementation.