Federal Court Awards $1.9 Million in Back Wages and Damages
We filed suit in federal court against a Jefferson City, Missouri buffet restaurant and its owner, after investigators found servers worked for tips only and cooks were paid a set cash salary regardless of how many hours they worked.
Las Vegas Construction Company to Pay $550K to 614 Workers
We obtained a consent judgment recovering $550K in back wages and damages for 614 employees from a Las Vegas construction company whose pay practices deprived the workers of their full wages.
$594K in Back Wages and Damages for Telecom Workers Misclassified as Independent Contractors
We found a Michigan telecom company misclassified 63 employees as independent contractors , failed to pay overtime, and denied two employees paychecks for their final workweeks.
Pennsylvania Home Care Agency to Pay More Than $1 million to Nearly 200 Workers
We obtained a summary judgment in federal court to recover more than $1 million in back wages and damages for 193 employees of a home care agency and its owner, which failed to pay workers required minimum and overtime wages.
$450K in Wages and Benefits for Hawaii Air Cargo Carrier's Employees
We recovered more than $450K from a Honolulu air cargo carrier that shortchanged 250 employees of their full pay and benefits while fulfilling a Postal Service contract to move mail between airports.
The Federal Employees of the Year!
"This investigation prompted sweeping changes in how the Department of Labor conducts child labor enforcement." After their cutting-edge investigation in meat packing plants, three Wage and Hour Division workers received a prestigious award from The Partnership for Public Service.
When: November 13-14 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT
Care worker gets $30K after employer retaliated against him
When asked about his experience with us, Franklin encouraged other people to follow his example. With his wages restored, Franklin was able to pay some debts, take a vacation and eventually find a new job.