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
Company to Pay More than $220K for Wage Violations on Public Works
A rail system company was cited for improperly paying its employees on five public works projects in Massachusetts. Violations included improper calculation of overtime, failing to properly account for different hourly rates of pay, and failing to submit accurate certified payrolls. The company and … [Read more...] about Company to Pay More than $220K for Wage Violations on Public Works