US Labor Department recovers $37K in back wages for 37 workers denied overtime by Charleston construction contractor

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division investigated EAS Homes LLC, a Charleston commercial construction contractor, and found that they misclassified some workers as independent contractors. As a result, EAS Homes failed to provide overtime wages and benefits to these workers, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The investigation resulted in the recovery of $37,155 in back wages for 37 workers. The Wage and Hour Division urges employers to review their pay practices and take advantage of available resources to ensure compliance with the law.