Claim Your Wages: Millions in Back Pay Waiting for Workers
With the year coming to an end, we make every effort to return millions in back wages to tens of thousands of workers who’ve earned them. If you believe you’re owed back wages, use the Workers Owed Wages tool to find out today.
Restaurant Pays $99K for Child Labor Violations
A Wisconsin pizza restaurant must pay penalties after we found children were illegally operating a hot oven and a meat grinder , as well as other violations.
$863K Recovered for Home Care Workers
We recovered $863K in back wages and damages from a California residential care providers that shortchanged workers' minimum and overtime wages.
Wages Recovered for Worker Fired While on Medical Leave
The worker qualified for 12 weeks of protected leave after their child’s birth, but the employer terminated them after only nine weeks.
Construction Contractor Sued after Threatening to Deport Employees
We filed suit to recover wages, damages and hold the employer accountable for underpaying workers and threatening deportation by contacting federal immigration authorities.
Coastie Uses Military Experience to Help Workers in Need
U.S. Coast Guard veteran Patrick Dale joined the Wage and Hour Division in 2022. He recently talked about his career, his experience as a veteran and a military commendation he received helping nonimmigrant workers in need.
When: March 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
We Explain the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
In the podcast Honest HR, we explain the ins and outs of FMLA with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Stream part one here, and part two here.