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US Department of Labor recovers $167K in back wages, damages for 17 workers denied overtime pay by West Virginia restaurant

News Employment & labor English Sanctions & Fines
Date: 1st Feb, 2024 Source: US Department of Labor Country: USA Original Source

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division conducted an investigation at Ole Jose Grill & Cantina LLC, operating as Ole, Jose Grill & Cantina, located at 564 River Drive Ave., Pineville, West Virginia 24784. The investigation revealed violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including:

Improperly paying tipped employees overtime
 Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor
Failing to pay overtime premium for kitchen staff
 Not keeping accurate records of hours worked for kitchen employees

As a result, $83,632 in back wages was recovered for 17 employees, and an additional $83,632 in liquidated damages was paid. The Wage and Hour Division emphasized the importance of paying employees fairly and highlighted the consequences for employers who fail to comply with labor laws.

Employer name:  Ole Jose Grill & Cantina LLC, operating as Ole, Jose Grill & Cantina Employer address: 564 River Drive Ave., Pineville, West Virginia 24784 Investigation findings:  Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act when the employer improperly paid tipped employees time and one-half their

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Employer name:  Ole Jose Grill & Cantina LLC, operating as Ole, Jose Grill & Cantina Employer address: 564 River Drive Ave., Pineville, West Virginia 24784 Investigation findings:  Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act when the employer improperly paid tipped employees time and one-half their

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