Oct 27, 2023 | Compliance
An Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer, is under scrutiny once again for its repeated failure to ensure the safety of its workers. This recent episode has resulted in a staggering $545,853 in federal penalties after investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor...
Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
In a stern warning to small and midsize business owners, a recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation in New Hampshire has resulted in the recovery of $215,675 in back wages and liquidated damages for 47 workers who were denied overtime pay and subjected to...
Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners should be keenly aware of the legal and financial consequences associated with failing to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. A recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
A tragic incident in 2021 highlights the critical need for businesses, especially small and midsize contractors, to prioritize workplace safety and adhere to federal regulations. The case involves a trench collapse that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old worker,...
Oct 25, 2023 | Compliance
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been actively enforcing employment laws to ensure fair treatment of employees. One notable case involved a Maine bar and grill where 36 workers were not paid their wages properly, overtime was avoided through...
Oct 25, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners need to be acutely aware of the significant consequences associated with workplace harassment and discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed two separate lawsuits against a restaurant and...
