Stopping Child Labor Violations in Tennessee
We required a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components to set aside $1.5M in profits from its use of illegal child labor and assessed a $296K penalty.
Court Order Sought to Stop Alleged Retaliation by Tennessee Farm
We asked a court to stop an employer's retaliatory actions after a worker who asked about their wages found a severed pig's head at their workstation.
$607K in Back Wages for 227 Workers in Arizona
We recovered prevailing wages, fringe benefits and overtime pay for 227 construction workers who were working on an extension of Valley Metro Light Rail.
$1.5M for 413 Workers at California Navy Base
We recovered more than $1.5M from 35 contractors who shortchanged workers on federally funded contracts at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
$479K in Back Wages for 208 Workers at Missouri Vegetable Farm
We assessed $38K in civil money penalties and recovered $479K in back wages for U.S. workers and H-2A temporary visa workers.
Harvesting Hope: A Conversation About Farmworker Rights
This Farmworker Awareness Week, we’re putting a spotlight on Ruben Lugo, who’s played a central role in upholding farmworker rights for decades. Check out our article to learn how his childhood and career experiences fostered his passion for farmworker safety.
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Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act Prevailing Wage Seminar
When: May 15 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
While the gap in pay between men and women has decreased over the years, there is still plenty of work to do to close it. Check out our new blog to learn how the Wage and Hour Division's strategic enforcement helps women get paid the wages they are owed.