The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found that Open Heart Senior Home Care of Port Gibson, Miss., paid straight-time rates to employees for hours over 40 in a work week, and failed to pay the extra half-time rate as the Fair Labor Standards Act requires. The employer coded these hours under different categories such as training and employee appreciation. A total of $39,410 in back wages were recovered for 28 workers. “The healthcare industry is expanding quickly as the demand for services from an aging population grows," said Wage and Hour Division District Director Audrey Hall in Jackson, Miss. "Unfortunately, we find wage violations all-too-commonly." The Department of Labor exists to hold employers accountable when they fail to meet required obligations. Employers can contact the Wage and Hour Division at its toll-free number, 1-866-4-US-WAGE. The division also offers numerous online resources for employers, such as a fact sheet on Fair Labor Standards Act wage laws overtime requirements. (Source: Dept of Labor 05/29/22) US Department of Labor recovers $39K in back wages for 28 workers after uncovering overtime violations by Mississippi home healthcare agency | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
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