Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a recent investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division uncovered significant violations of employment laws by a Restaurant Franchise Operator, with four franchise locations. The investigation revealed a series of violations related to...
Dec 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a dynamic business environment, the importance of Human Resources strategy cannot be overstated. Even if your business isn’t directly affected by labor shortages, having a robust HR strategy is still vital for attracting and retaining the best talent. This...
Dec 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
A tragic incident in Florida, involving a 29-year-old worker’s drowning has raised concerns about the importance of adhering to federal safety requirements in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Dec 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Teresa Burke Wright with Jackson Lewis P.C. When workplace misconduct, whistleblowing, or harassment is at issue, employers commonly turn to outside investigators to help ensure an unbiased investigation that will withstand the challenge in future litigation....
Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
In recent news, the Department of Labor (DOL) has recovered a significant sum of $47,000 in back wages and damages for 10 home care workers who fell victim to their employer’s repeated failure to pay overtime. The company in question, an elderly home care...
Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Small and midsize business owners, take heed: the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to ensuring that employment laws are upheld, and it recently took action against a restaurant franchisee in Utah for violations that resulted in both financial penalties and...
