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Child labor violations affected 83 minors at 16 McDonald’s franchise locationsProposed Rule: Restoring and Extending Overtime Protections

We have proposed a rule that would restore and extend overtime protections for millions of low-paid salaried workers.

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H-2A Violations in North Carolina

H-2A Violations in North Carolina

We recovered $540K in wages for 268 guest workers after their employer violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and H-2A program.

Care Workers Denied Overtime Pay

Care Workers Denied Overtime Pay

A federal judge has ordered an Illinois care provider to pay $324K in back wages and damages to 159 workers.

Child Labor Violations in Utah

Child Labor Violations in Utah

Amusement center operators in Utah have been fined $167K for child labor violations.

$215K for 47 Restaurant Workers

$215K for 47 Restaurant Workers

We recovered $215K in back wages and damages for 47 workers who were denied overtime by two New Hampshire restaurant operators.

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Going the Extra Mile for Customer Service

Going the Extra Mile for Customer Service

Meet Patricia Harper! She's a Wage and Hour Division Technician out of our Newport News Area Office in Virginia. We interviewed Patricia to learn about her career and her perspective on good customer service.

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Natural Disasters and Recovery

Working During a Natural Disaster or During Recovery Efforts

Working During a Natural Disaster or During Recovery Efforts

We urge employers and workers to plan ahead, use our online natural disaster recovery resources, and know your rights and responsibilities.