Former owner of Assured Rx LLC entered guilty plea for conspiracy to commit health fraud Following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky has sentenced Nitesh Patel to serve 12 months’ probation, including 12 months of home confinement following his Nov. 3, 2021, guilty plea to […]
Will Dollar General EVER learn?!?! Safety inspections find company’s history of putting workers at risk continues The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited two more Dollar General stores for endangering the safety of their employees, continuing the company’s long history of workplace safety violations nationwide. In Baldwin, Wisconsin, OSHA inspectors responded […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! By: Brian Cleasby • May 18, 2022 Diego Jimenez worked long hours as a server at La Carreta Mexican Restaurant in Derry, New Hampshire for over four years. Diego regularly worked over 50 hours a week, serving customers and cleaning the restaurant, but the only compensation he received for his hard work were […]
DOL Cases to Review $799K for 11 Workers An electrical subcontractor on a federally funded project paid 11 electricians wages and fringe benefits below the legal rate. $624K for 92 Workers We recovered $624K for 92 restaurant workers after finding their employer forced them to participate in an illegal tip pool, leading to […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave to address mental health conditions. This fact sheet explains when eligible employees of covered employers may use FMLA leave for their own or a family member’s mental health condition. FMLA leave is available to: Eligible employees: Employees are eligible if they work for […]
Boss Calls Succeed. Be a Compliance Boss. Monday, June 6th, 2022 1 – 2:30 pm CENTRAL LIZARD or WIZARD (Part 1): How to Manage Emotions Under Pressure Hey Bosses! Join me and my special guest expert, Steve Walrath, for this exciting and very thought-provoking discussion: LIZARD or WIZARD (Part 1): How to […]
Attorney Harrison Oldham Last week, the Los Angeles Superior Court ruled that California’s landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional. The case is styled Crest et al. v. Padilla (“Crest”) and struck down Senate Bill 826 (“SB 826”), also known as the “Women on Boards” law. The conservative legal group Judicial […]
US MARSHALS ARREST VIRGINIA LANDSCAPING COMPANY OWNER WHO FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL COURT ORDERS
Hey Compliance Warriors! The US DOL is no joke when it comes to following wage and hour laws. When an investigator uncovers a problem and the employer is non-compliant, jail time may become the next step. Read this cautionary tale about a smallish employer in VA and help Big Boss understand the potential […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Here is yet another small employer hit with almost $40k in back wages for 28 healthcare workers who were denied overtime pay. Employer: Open Heart Senior Home Care LLC Investigation site: 615 Market St., Port Gibson, MS 39150 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The DOL is holding a listening session on May 25th seeking input on the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. You can join without any requirement to speak. Could be interesting! The U.S. Department of Labor will hold an online listening session for Southwest employees and their stakeholders on May […]