In fiscal year 2023, the Wage and Hour Division successfully recovered over $274,000,000 in back wages and damages for more than 163,000 workers nationwide.
$3.8 Million in Back Wages, Damages and Penalties
A California poultry processor will pay nearly $3.8 million for putting children in hazardous roles, depriving workers of wages and responding with retaliation.
Dough-nied! ❌🚫
A U.S. District Court rejected Bimbo Bakeries' attempt to counterclaim against drivers who asserted their workers' rights.
Would you defy a federal investigation?
This New York grocery store owner did multiple times. Then they were arrested.
Celebrating Workers
From the food on our forks to the gifts we share with loved ones, the holiday season is a great time to recognize the workers throughout the supply chain who make our celebrations possible.
👋 Meet Judy and Lucy Garcia!
They're two cousins in Houston, Texas, who are dedicated to upholding labor standards and ensuring fair employment practices. Remarkably, their commitment traces back to 1961 when their family embarked on its journey with the division.
One Year of the PUMP Act
🎂 Happy 1st anniversary to the PUMP Act! Join us in celebrating a year of impact, advocacy and positive change, by sharing resources with friends who are pregnant or had a baby in the last year.