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US Department of Labor suit seeks $140K in back wages, damages for Rockford healthcare workers misclassified as independent contractors

News Employment & labor English Sanctions & Fines
Date: 8th Feb, 2024 Source: US Department of Labor Country: USA Original Source

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A complaint was filed by the U.S. Department of Labor against NurseRight Staffing Agency LLC and its manager, Kwame Adjekum, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The complaint alleges that the company misclassified its employees, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, as independent contractors, resulting in a failure to pay overtime and maintain accurate time and pay records. The Department of Labor is seeking $140,976 in back wages and liquidated damages for 41 employees.

Employers:    NurseRight Staffing Agency LLC     Kwame Adjekum Actions:          Fair Labor Standards Act complaint filing Courts :            U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division Investigation findings:  On Feb. 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor  filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District

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Employers:    NurseRight Staffing Agency LLC     Kwame Adjekum Actions:          Fair Labor Standards Act complaint filing Courts :            U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division Investigation findings:  On Feb. 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor  filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District

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