Tag: Back Wages
Back Wages are a common violation among employers.
The tag “Back Wages” is typically tagged “US Department of Labor” and is listed under the Business category. We monitor the US Department of Labor (DOL) for actions taken against employers who do not properly pay their employees. The most common violation is not paying for overtime pay. We publish this information because it is newsworthy, and we hope employers learn about the severe penalties involved when they commit these violations.
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Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating to Pay $138K – Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $138,110 in back wages and damages for 27 construction workers denied overtime…
Angry Fish Sushi to Pay $43K in Back Wages – Damages
US Department of Labor recovers $43K in wages and damages from Angry Fish Sushi, Inc. in San Leandro,…
Happy Lamb Hot Pot Franchisee to Pay $227K – Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $227K in wages and tips from the Grand Prairie Happy Lamb Hot…
5 New Orleans Restaurants to Pay $109K – Back Wages
Department of Labor recovers $109K in back wages and damages from employers who denied full wages to 359…
Colvin Construction to Pay $550K – Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a judgment to recover $550K in wages and damages for 614 shortchanged…
Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant to Pay $957K – Back Wages
A federal jury awarded more than $957,000 in back wages to 168 workers, and the joint owners of…
Restaurant Owners Bulletin – 090824
Restaurant Owners Bulletin: The U.S. Department of Labor admits to a nationwide initiative focusing on the food service…
DOL Recovered $450K from TransAir – Back Wages
The US Department of Labor recovered $450K in wages and benefits for 250 workers of Honolulu Air Cargo…
UMS Heavy Equipment Rental to Pay $80K – Back Wages
The Department of Labor recovered $80K in wages for 55 employees shortchanged by UMS Heavy Equipment Rental Inc.,…
Passavant Memorial Homes to Pay $326K – Back Wages
The Department of Labor recovered $326,000 in back wages and damages for 504 workers who were shortchanged overtime pay…
Joe Morales Pays $198K – Labor Violations
The US Department of Labor recovered $198K for 20 bartenders from Joe Morales, the owner of a Dallas…
La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant to Pay $1.3M
The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a judgment ordering the owner of a Pennsylvania restaurant, La Tolteca Authentic…
