After an investigation, the US Department of Labor found that 21 companies were violating wage laws on a federally-funded construction project in Wisconsin. Over $1.2 million is being recovered for 142 construction workers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about US DOL Recovers Over $1.2 Million for Prevailing Wage and Overtime Violations on Wisconsin Project
Huge $22 Million Wage Verdict for Overtime Violation
A 12-jury member recently awarded more than $22 million in back wages for 7,500 employees working for East Penn Manufacturing Company Inc., a large battery manufacturer, for failure to pay overtime. It is one of the largest wage verdicts in the Department of Labor history. See here for more … [Read more...] about Huge $22 Million Wage Verdict for Overtime Violation
USDOL Recovers More than $3.1 Million from Subcontractor for Prevailing Wage Violation
The USDOL held an investigation and found that a subcontractor in California failed to pay proper prevailing wages and fringe benefits to more than 3100 workers between 2017-2022. More than $3.1 million has since been recovered. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about USDOL Recovers More than $3.1 Million from Subcontractor for Prevailing Wage Violation
1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
The New York City Comptroller's Office announced this week that more than 1,300 employees from companies that worked on city-funded projects are owed a total $2.8 million in unpaid wages. They have set up a list of workers entitled to unclaimed wages on the comptroller's website. See here for … [Read more...] about 1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
The Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts cited 100 construction companies for violating state labor laws, which resulted in over $30 million in restitution for more than 850 workers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
Honolulu Contractor Ordered to Pay $156K in Back Wages
The US DOL found that a contractor in Honolulu failed to pay its workers the correct wages and fringe benefits on work performed under federal contracts. Over $156,000 has been recovered. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20220802-1 … [Read more...] about Honolulu Contractor Ordered to Pay $156K in Back Wages