Oct 20, 2023 | Compliance
Recent investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) into the employment practices of entertainment center operators have uncovered serious violations regarding child labor, minimum wage, and overtime regulations. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division found...
Oct 18, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners should take heed of the significant financial and legal consequences associated with disability discrimination in the workplace. A Ohio-based nonprofit specializing in workforce development, recently agreed to pay $32,371 to settle a...
Oct 18, 2023 | Compliance
A recent case involving a Vermont agricultural equipment company sheds light on the importance of adhering to employment laws and protecting employees who report concerns about environmental harm. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) stepped in to ensure that the...
Oct 17, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent triumph for employee rights, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) secured a consent order compelling the owner and administrator of an Illinois-based home care and healthcare provider to pay a staggering $324,049 in back wages and liquidated damages. This...
Oct 17, 2023 | Compliance
In a tragic incident that highlights the critical importance of workplace safety, a federal workplace safety investigation has uncovered fatal safety hazards at a timberland and sawmill facility in Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and...
Oct 17, 2023 | Compliance
The proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are poised to bring significant shifts in employment regulations, particularly regarding salary thresholds for exempt employees. For employers, this calls for a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure...
