DOL announces crackdown on California sweatshops
The Department of Labor has stepped up its presence across a number of markets to reduce wage theft, and it recently announced the Wage and Hour Division will pay special attention to California's garment industry.
Since 2007, the DOL has be investigation the market and has discovered that 93 percent of businesses are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage, overtime and recordkeeping provisions. These violations resulted in the department recovering $11 million in backwages for an estimated 11,000 workers.
"The success of our nation relies on opportunity and fairness for America's workers," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "Their earnings put food on the table, provide shelter for their families and permit them to spend their wages in our local communities at a time when local businesses need them most."
In particular, the DOL is focusing on garment manufacturers in Southern California that have come under scrutiny for allowing sweatshop conditions in their facilities. If employers are uncertain whether their payroll policies are in compliance with state standards, they can consult the FLSA or seek the advice of experts. A timeclock and payroll processing systems can help them to uphold proper practices in the future.
Since 2007, the DOL has be investigation the market and has discovered that 93 percent of businesses are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage, overtime and recordkeeping provisions. These violations resulted in the department recovering $11 million in backwages for an estimated 11,000 workers.
"The success of our nation relies on opportunity and fairness for America's workers," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "Their earnings put food on the table, provide shelter for their families and permit them to spend their wages in our local communities at a time when local businesses need them most."
In particular, the DOL is focusing on garment manufacturers in Southern California that have come under scrutiny for allowing sweatshop conditions in their facilities. If employers are uncertain whether their payroll policies are in compliance with state standards, they can consult the FLSA or seek the advice of experts. A timeclock and payroll processing systems can help them to uphold proper practices in the future.
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