Oct 27, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent case, the DOL successfully recovered $174,751 in back wages for 50 caregivers working for a home healthcare business. The violation in question involved the failure to pay overtime to these workers, underscoring the importance of compliance with employment...
Oct 27, 2023 | Compliance
An Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer, is under scrutiny once again for its repeated failure to ensure the safety of its workers. This recent episode has resulted in a staggering $545,853 in federal penalties after investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor...
Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
In a stern warning to small and midsize business owners, a recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation in New Hampshire has resulted in the recovery of $215,675 in back wages and liquidated damages for 47 workers who were denied overtime pay and subjected to...
Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners should be keenly aware of the legal and financial consequences associated with failing to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. A recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
A tragic incident in 2021 highlights the critical need for businesses, especially small and midsize contractors, to prioritize workplace safety and adhere to federal regulations. The case involves a trench collapse that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old worker,...
Oct 25, 2023 | Compliance
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been actively enforcing employment laws to ensure fair treatment of employees. One notable case involved a Maine bar and grill where 36 workers were not paid their wages properly, overtime was avoided through...