31, 2020. 3. Unlawful employment practices related to Federal benefits of applicants (a) In general It shall be an unlawful employment practice for any large employer (as defined in section 4501(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) to make inquiries of an applicant for employment, or otherwise seek information about such an applicant (including through the use of any form or application), relating to whether such applicant receives Federal benefits. (b) Enforcement A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as, and enforced by the Secretary of Labor in the same manner as, a violation of section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 ), except that for purposes of section 15(b) of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 215(b) ), the employer shall be liable to the individual alleging the violation for any lost wages due the individual and an additional equal amount of liquidated damages.