Winery Business Penalized $160,000 for FLSA Violations

Winery Business Penalized $160,000 for FLSA Violations

Operating a small or midsize business comes with a myriad of responsibilities, including ensuring compliance with employment laws and providing fair compensation to employees. A recent case involving a winery sheds light on the importance of adhering to legal pay...
$266,416 in OSHA Penalties for Steel Construction Business

$266,416 in OSHA Penalties for Steel Construction Business

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has uncovered a deeply concerning pattern of neglect for employee safety requirements at a steel erection company. The steel erection company has a history spanning over a...
HR Compliance Update | September 22, 2023

HR Compliance Update | September 22, 2023

FEDERAL UPDATES EEOC and DOL Alliance:  As part of a growing trend toward interagency cooperation, the EEOC and DOL just entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding in which they agree to share information and participate in joint investigations, training, and...