A federal court has recently imposed a substantial penalty on a home care agency and its owner for a total of $208,044. The reason? Misclassifying 96 home health workers as independent contractors instead of employees, failing to pay these workers their rightful...

In the sphere of business operations, ensuring employee safety is not just a legal requirement but a moral obligation. Recent events involving a transportation company underscore the dire consequences of neglecting safety protocols. The U.S. Department of Labor’s...

In a recent legal action, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) secured a significant consent judgment in a Virginia federal court, aimed at retrieving $205,180 in owed wages and liquidated damages from a restaurant. The establishment and its owner were found culpable...

A recent lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against an appliance business sheds light on critical violations related to disability accommodation. The federal agency accused the appliance store, located in Colorado, of violating the law...

A recent federal court judgment has brought to light significant violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by several restaurants and their operators. The consent judgment, entered in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, requires three...

A recent investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resulted in citations against a grocery store in Florida, after a tragic incident that led to the fatal fall of a 65-year-old worker. The investigation revealed that the company...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against an Arkansas-based furniture store, alleging violations of federal law regarding religious accommodation for employees. The lawsuit filed by the EEOC asserts that the company...

A recent federal court ruling has shed light on the dire consequences faced by businesses that engage in illegal wage practices. A industrial laundry and dry-cleaning company, faced a court-ordered payment of $281,870 following a Department of Labor investigation into...

Small business owners often underestimate the relevance of sexual harassment laws to their operations. However, the risks associated with this issue are more substantial than they may realize. In this article, we shed light on the legal landscape surrounding sexual...

A recent intervention by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) highlights the critical need for employers to comply with federal wage regulations, particularly concerning workers on federally funded projects. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division secured $224,113 in lost...

By Justin R. Barnes, Jeffrey W. Brecher & Lisa A. Milam with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its semi-annual regulatory agenda on December 6, 2023, which sets an April 2024 date for the release of the agency’s anticipated final rule...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against a logistics and specialty hauling company, for violating federal law by rescinding a job offer to a truck driver applicant due to his past history of back pain.  Asure’s HR experts...

A recent investigation by the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division revealed stark violations of tip pool requirements at a restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The restaurant allowed a manager to partake in tip pooling, retaining more than $28,000 in...

A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has mandated that a healthcare business and its owner pay a sum of $95,074 in back wages, liquidated damages, and interest to 34 workers. The order stems from an investigation conducted by...

In a recent development, a car dealership group, faces legal action as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleges disability discrimination against an employee. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland, contends...