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Wage and Hour Division

Support for Business Owners and Workers Impacted by California Wildfires

We are closely monitoring the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area and understand the challenges business owners and workers face during this difficult time. Our Natural Disaster Compliance Assistance Toolkit is here to provide guidance and resources to help you navigate recovery and compliance.

In Case You Missed It

$1.9 Million in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages for 853 Healthcare Workers

We reached an administrative settlement with Rhode Island’s second largest hospital for workers who had to work through their breaks but were not paid properly for those hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Penalties for California Ice Manufacturer that Withheld Overtime

We recovered $1 million in back wages and damages  after investigators determined two companies’ common ownership withheld $527K in overtime earned by workers deliberately. 

Father and Daughter Fined for Violating H-2A Program Rules

We debarred a North Carolina-based father and daughter for three years from a federal program for widespread violations of federal regulations.

Agreement with Nation's Largest Meat Packing Processor

We entered into an agreement with the nation’s leading meat packing processor and slaughterhouse, who will provide $4 million to assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices nationwide.

Working For You

Championing Fair Pay: Joel’s Mission to Protect Workers’ Rights

Investigator specialist Joel Badillo talks about his time with the division, and how he finds inspiration from his parents who were migrant farmworkers.

Upcoming Events

Serving Up Compliance - Tips for the Restaurant Industry
When: January 29 at 9 a.m. ET

Prevailing Wage Seminar for FY 2025
When: March 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET