Department of Labor finds Louisiana pool contractor denied overtime pay to 25 employees, recovers more than $56K in back wages

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LOOPX LLC, a residential contractor specializing in pool construction, was investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The investigation revealed that the company denied 25 workers overtime wages by paying them straight-time rates for all hours worked, including hours over 40 in a workweek. Additionally, the employer misclassified three employees as independent contractors, thereby denying them overtime eligibility and federal benefits and protections. As a result, $56,862 in back wages was recovered for the affected workers. The Wage Hour District Director emphasized the importance of paying workers all wages earned, including overtime premiums, and encouraged employers to review their pay practices and seek guidance from the Wage and Hour Division if necessary.