Tag: Department of Labor

DOL’s Renewed Focus: Wage and Hour Enforcement

By Vermont Employment Law Letter Jul 10, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jul 10, 2009

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report and congressional testimony concerning its investigation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD). The GAO concluded that the “WHD frequently responded inadequately to complaints, leaving low wage workers vulnerable to wage theft.” This article summarizes the GAO’s report, DOL Secretary Hilda […]

Strict Safety Requirements for Teen Workers

By Oklahoma Employment Law Letter May 2, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: May 2, 2008

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is just a few weeks away and many employers have started thinking about adding students to their workforce. Here are some issues to consider as those eager, money-hungry youngsters join your workplace. Safety first The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) […]