Please Note: As of 01/20/2025, information in some newsletters may be out of date or not reflect current policies.
Support for Business Owners and Workers Impacted by California Wildfires
We are closely monitoring the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area and understand the challenges business owners and workers face during this difficult time. Our Natural Disaster Compliance Assistance Toolkit is here to provide guidance and resources to help you navigate recovery and compliance.
$1.9 Million in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages for 853 Healthcare Workers
We reached an administrative settlement with Rhode Island’s second largest hospital for workers who had to work through their breaks but were not paid properly for those hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penalties for California Ice Manufacturer that Withheld Overtime
We recovered $1 million in back wages and damages after investigators determined two companies’ common ownership withheld $527K in overtime earned by workers deliberately.
Father and Daughter Fined for Violating H-2A Program Rules
We debarred a North Carolina-based father and daughter for three years from a federal program for widespread violations of federal regulations.
Agreement with Nation's Largest Meat Packing Processor
We entered into an agreement with the nation’s leading meat packing processor and slaughterhouse, who will provide $4 million to assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices nationwide.
Championing fair pay: Joel’s mission to protect workers’ rights
Investigator specialist Joel Badillo talks about his time with the division, and how he finds inspiration from his parents who were migrant farmworkers.
When: January 29 at 9 a.m. ET
When: March 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
