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☷US Department of Labor files complaint after investigation finds $963K in back wages damages for 29 employees denied overtime by tree service
U.S. Department of Labor ( By Press Release office)
Mar 23,2024
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The US Department of Labor is filing a complaint after finding that 29 employees of Red Oak Tree Service Inc . , in Crystal Lake , Illinois were denied overtime pay . The investigation revealed that the employees were paid straight time in cash for their overtime work instead of time and a half , as required by the Fair Labor Standard Act . As a result , the department is seeking $963 , 854 in back wages and damages for the affected employees . The Wage and Hour Division director emphasized the importance of paying workers their rightful overtime , as it directly impacts their financial well - being and communities . The agency provides resources and assistance for both employees and employers to ensure compliance with federal wage laws .
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