DOL Investigation Leads to Home Care Agency to Pay $630,000 in Unpaid Wages and Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently secured a significant victory in a case against a home healthcare agency located in the Louisiana area. The agency and its owner were ordered by the U.S. District Court to pay a total of $630,000 in back wages and damages to...
Dental Practice and HR Manager Directed to Pay $22,160 in Back Wages and Damages After Wrongful Termination
In a recent legal case that should serve as a stark warning to businesses, an Indiana dental practice and one of its human resources managers were ordered by Judge Richard L. Young to pay a terminated employee a total of $22,160 in back wages, liquidated damages, and...
Roofing Contractor Faces $328,143 in Penalties for OSHA Non-Compliance
In a concerning development, federal workplace safety inspectors have once again discovered serious safety violations by a roofing contractor based in Pennsylvania. This time, the violations occurred while employees were working on the roof of a commercial building....
Car Wash Faces $256,707 in Penalties for OSHA Violations
A recent U.S. Department of Labor investigation has exposed a dangerous situation at an auto services provider. The investigation revealed that workers were exposed to potentially lethal electrical hazards for over a year. This incident highlights critical safety...