Tag: US Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor regulates small and large employers to ensure that employees are protected and safe.  Furthermore, they ensure that employers fulfill their obligations to the employees.  Articles tagged with the U.S. Department of Labor will commonly be tagged with “Back Wages” and listed in the Business category.

We publish this news because it is essential for business owners to understand the overwhelming legal responsibilities owed to the rules and regulations and, more importantly, what they owe to their employees.  We strongly encourage business owners to read these articles to understand the rules and obligations properly.

US DOL v Tejas Chocolate & Tejas Dragon Companies

US Department of Labor files suits against the owner and operator of three popular north Houston restaurants, Tejas…

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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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El Compita Mexican Bar and Grill to Pay $48K – Back Wages

U.S. Department of Labor recovers $48,000 in back wages and damages for 18 cooks working at El Compita…

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El Molino Taqueria to Pay $45K – Back Wages – Damages

U.S. Department of Labor recovers $45,000 in back wages and damages for 14 workers denied overtime pay by…

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Tim’s Tavern – DOL Obtains Injunction

The US Department of Labor Obtained a Preliminary Injunction Against Tim's Tavern, a Benton Restaurant, to Stop Illegally…

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DOL – Extending Overtime Protections for Millions

Statement from Acting Secretary of Labor Su on Extending Overtime Protections for Millions of Workers WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News)…

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Asian Restaurant Group to Pay $307K in Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $307,000 in Back Wages and Damages for 23 restaurant workers in Hawaii…

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Crackin’ Crab – Albuquerque, NM – To Pay $253K

The Department of Labor recovered $253K for 19 restaurant workers that Crackin' Crab withheld tips and wages at…

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