Sep 14, 2020 · SAN ANTONIO, TX – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), an enterprise operating three San Antonio, Texas, area restaurants has paid $71,899 in back wages to 327 employees to resolve violations of the tip-pooling requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Child Labor. I think someone is employing children unlawfully. Wages and Hours. I didn’t get paid for the time I worked or didn't get my last paycheck. I wasn’t paid extra for working over 40 hours in week. I think my employer is incorrectly garnishing my wages. My employer didn’t give me a pay stub or isn’t keeping records of my hours ...

The federal child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) were enacted to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being or educational opportunities.

Jan 1, 2024 · Employment certificates are issued by either the Department of Labor or the County Director of Social Services. 19 Ohio. Age certificates are not issued, but proof of age is required for minors 16 and 17 years of age for employment during school vacation.

Feb 1, 2025 · Job Duties: Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools, or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: lay sod, mulch, mow, trim, plant, water, fertilize, dig, rake and pull weeds; assist with sprinkler installation.

This fact sheet provides guidance regarding common child labor violations found by the Wage and Hour Division during investigations in the health care industry. Most violations of the FLSA’s child labor provisions in the long-term care industry occur …

Jul 22, 2024 · U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 1441 Main Street, Room 520 Springfield, MA 01103. Phone (413) 785 0354 1-866-4-USWAGE (1-866-487-9243)

Oct 4, 2022 · ILAB publishes three reports on international child labor and forced labor that serve as valuable resources for research, advocacy, government action and corporate responsibility. These reports are The Department of Labor's Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor; the List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor; and the List of ...

In 2023, labor and criminal law enforcement agencies in the Dominican Republic took actions to address child labor. However, the lack of authority of labor inspectors to assess penalties and an insufficient allocation of financial resources hindered enforcement efforts.

The Wage and Hour Division is responsible for enforcing some of the nation’s most comprehensive federal labor laws. The workers who are protected by these laws often want to know: How do we do what we do? Many investigations are initiated by …