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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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…

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Joe Morales Pays $198K – Labor Violations

The US Department of Labor recovered $198K for 20 bartenders from Joe Morales, the owner of a Dallas…

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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…

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Friendship Diner – Bardhyl Shabani to Pay $390K – Back Wages

A court ordered Evansville diner Friendship Diner, LLC and its owner Bardhyl Shabain to pay $390K in back wages and damages…

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Swahili Village Bar and Grill to Pay $124K – Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $124K from Swahili Village Bar and Grill in back wages and damages…

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Luxe Bar & Grill to Pay $45K in Back Wages – Damages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $45K in back wages and damages for 11 servers at Luxe Bar…

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Juan’s Flaming Fajitas & Cantina to Pay $475K in Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovers $475,000 for 32 employees denied overtime wages by the owner of Juan's…

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Common Labor Violations Committed by Employers

Some common labor violations that the U.S. Department of Labor enforces need to be avoided.  Employers have responsibilities…

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RNR Tire Express to Pay 33K for Back Wages

RNR Tire Express to pay more than $33K for back wages and damages to 11 employees. DAVENPORT, IA…

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Octavio Diaz to Pay $71K in Back Wage to Employees

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered over $71,000 for three workers improperly exempted from overtime by popular Sonoma…

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Pipe Dream Brewing to Pay $912K – Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $912,000 in back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages for 44 Pipe…

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Chicanos Cocina Bar and Grill to Pay $172K – Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $172,000 for 21 restaurant workers after an investigation found that Chicanos Cocina…

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