Restaurant Franchise Owners Ordered to Pay Nearly $1 Million for DOL Violations
In a significant legal development, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a groundbreaking order, mandating the owners and operators of 14 Bay Area restaurants to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages. The court’s...
Security Company Fined $473,212 for FLSA Violations
In a recent case, the US Department of Labor (DOL) took legal action against a security company based in Chicago and its owner. The DOL investigation revealed that the company had misclassified guards as independent contractors and engaged in various illegal...
DOL Sues Convenience Store Owner $36,528 for Back Wages and Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is taking legal action against the operator and owner of four convenience stores in Michigan, alleging inaccuracies in payroll records, “off the books” payments, and failure to provide overtime pay to employees. This...
Highway Construction Company Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment
In a recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a highway construction company, is accused of violating federal law by subjecting a female truck driver to severe and pervasive sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment...