Grocery store cart in an aisle

Department of Labor obtains consent order, US Virgin Islands supermarket chain must pay $240k in back wages, damages to 33 underpaid workers

The Virgin Islands Consortium, March 27, 2023

"Pueblo Supermarkets must pay additional $10K in civil money penalties for willful violations." (Read more)

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Court requires Austin Auto Dealership to pay $ in damages to employee fired in 2020 after raising COVID-19 safety concerns

KXAN, March 27, 2023

"Hi Tech Imports LLC reinstated worker, paid $116K in back wages in earlier agreement." (Read more)

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ConstructionModel

Federal court order aids Department of Labor recovery of 4265k in back wages for 182 employees of Milford Drywall Contractor.

WLWT5, March 23, 2023

"Milford company ordered to repay more than $300k in back wages, labor law violation penalties." (Read more)

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U.S. Department of Labor recovers $1.1M from two San Diego companies that paid 50 Mexican workers as little as $2.43 per hour

San Diego Union Tribune, March 21, 2023

"Investigation continues federal effort to stem wage theft affecting foreign workers." (Read more)

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automobile manufacturing

Administrative law judge affirms citations; Alabama automotive parts supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties after 20-year-old worker’s death in 2016

Plant Services, March 24, 2023

"Hyundai, Kia parts maker, Joon LLC failed to protect workers from crushing, other hazards." (Read more)

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packaged foods on warehouse shelves

Federal panel upholds $10k US Department of Labor citation litigated by Walmart for years over hazardous shelving

Retail Insight Network, February 27, 2023

"Affirms OSHA findings, penalties after worker’s 2017 injuries." (Read more)

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More than 100 children illegally employed in hazardous jobs, federal investigation finds; food sanitation contractor pays $1.5M in penalties

The New York Times, February 17, 2023

"Packers Sanitation Services Inc. employed minors to use caustic chemicals to clean razor-sharp saws, other high-risk equipment at 13 meat processing facilities in 8 states." (Read more)

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Court orders Illinois home healthcare provider to pay $1.1M in back wages, damages to 69 employees, after US Department of Labor investigation

Business Insurance, February 22, 2023

"Judgment affirms that healthcare provider is subject to wage laws despite claims." (Read more)

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Court orders Salinas labor contractor to pay $460k in damages, penalties for 542 farmworkers after Department of Labor investigation, litigation

KSBW Action News, February 24, 2023

"A. Oseguera Company Inc. faces potential debarment for future labor violations." (Read more)

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Judge affirms Department of Labor findings that Georgia nursery favored 29 foreign workers over US workers; provided unsafe housing

The Atlanta Journal Constitution, February 17, 2023

"Pure Beauty Farms Inc. pays $200K in penalties, back wages to resolve H-2A violations." (Read more)

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Federal judge orders Blackhawk Mining subsidiaries to pay $349k in penalties to resolve more than 530 violations

Elko Daily, February 19, 2023

"Follows US Department of Labor’s inspection efforts to ensure miners’ safety." (Read more)

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Federal court required Las Vegas paint, specialty coating contractor who intimidated workers to pay $3.6M to 593 employees in four states

Las Vegas Review Journal, February 3, 2023

"Cited for 2013 wage theft, Unforgettable Coatings used second chance to illegally double-down." (Read more)

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clear plastic bottles on a conveyer machine

In federal court, Alabama plastics manufacturer pleads guilty to willful safety regulation violation found in 2017 OSHA investigation into worker’s death

Plastics Today, January 23, 2023

"In 2017, a worker became ensnared in a cluster of moving sheet extrusion rollers, which ultimately caused his death." (Read more)

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Federal court order Minneapolis healthcare provider to pay $1.6M in back wages, damages to 136 employees, after US Department of Labor investigation

Star Tribune, January 20, 2023

"The case against Baywood Home Care centered on accusations it failed to pay 136 workers overtime." (Read more)

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outdoor café table setting

Federal Court orders Carbondale Café, owner to pay $98K in back wages, damages to 31 employees, rectifying jury decision that shorted back wages

The Southern Illinoisan, January 19, 2023

"Resolves suit brough against Longbranch Café & Bakery for illegal tip pool." (Read more)

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Department of Labor obtains judgement ordering auto parts seller, logistics company to pay $5.6M to 1,396 misclassified drivers

Freight Waves, January 13, 2023

"DOL says nearly 1,400 employee drivers in Arizona were treated as independent contractors." (Read more)

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US Department of Labor obtains judgement order for California adult care provider to pay $690K in back wages, damages to 108 workers

USA Today, January 17, 2023

"Neldy’s Adult Residential Care Home’s history of wage violations continues." (Read more)

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Federal court orders Chesapeake home healthcare company, owners to pay $1.5M in back wages, damages after investigation, litigation

Wavy, January 11, 2023

"Kynd Hearts Home Healthcare LLC must also pay $226K penalty for willful wage violations." (Read more)

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US Department of Labor secures judgement to recover $3.8M in back wages, damages from Trimmed healthcare for 433 workers denied full wages

Health Leaders Media, January 20, 2023

"To avoid paying employees proper overtime, the company lowered the employees’ regular rates when employees worked over 40 hours in a week, paying overtime compensation according to those rates." (Read more)

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 a spiralbound notebook with the words Employee Stock Ownership Plan

US Department of Labor recovers $6.3M for Employee Stock Ownership Plan participants after investigation finds manipulation of company share value

News Center Maine, December 19, 2022

"Leaders and a trustee of the plan at Maine Oxy-Acetylene Supply Co. face a $630,000 fine a part of a settlement." (Read more)

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