Jan 22, 2024 | Compliance
A recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has resulted in the recovery of $61,224 in back wages for a healthcare worker who was unlawfully terminated after exercising their rights under the Family and Medical Leave...
Jan 19, 2024 | Compliance
In a recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) a business found itself facing penalties amounting to $28,476 due to child labor violations at its Alabama indoor adventure park. The investigation unearthed several violations of the child labor...
Jan 18, 2024 | Compliance
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against a major car manufacturer, alleging severe racial harassment and retaliation against its Black employees. The federal lawsuit claims that since at least 2015, Black employees at the...
Jan 16, 2024 | Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently concluded a significant investigation and litigation resulting in the recovery of $11.4 million in back wages and liquidated damages for over 1,000 employees within an East Coast restaurant chain. This recovery follows a...
Jan 16, 2024 | Compliance
A recent settlement between a skilled nursing facility and the EEOC highlights the critical importance of maintaining a discrimination-free workplace. The case underscores the severe repercussions businesses may face for failing to address racial harassment and...
Jan 15, 2024 | Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently concluded an investigation into a landscaping business uncovering severe violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that deprived 35 employees of their rightful wages. The division found the...
