Oct 13, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent federal investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) discovered severe safety violations at a Texas wire drawing company. The investigation revealed that a wire drawing company, willfully exposed its...
Oct 13, 2023 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors. The minimum wage for certain federal contractors with contracts entered into, renewed or extended on or after 1/30/22 will increase to $17.20 effective January 1, 2024. Affected contractors include those with: Procurement...
Oct 12, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent series of investigations, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has revealed concerning violations of child labor laws by operators of fast food franchises in South Carolina. The investigations found that 91 minors under the age of 16 were illegally employed,...
Oct 12, 2023 | Compliance
Security workers often grapple with challenging tasks while earning a median national wage of just $15.13 per hour. However, for 58 workers in the security industry, justice is on the horizon as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) steps in to recover their rightful...
Oct 11, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners, it’s essential to stay informed about the potential penalties that can result from violating employment laws. A recent case involving mushroom farms in Washington serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of...
Oct 11, 2023 | Compliance
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) shed light on a disconcerting pattern of safety violations by a contractor with a concerning history of workplace safety breaches dating back to 2015. The DOL inspectors found that twice within a span of...
