Chateau Briand, a New York catering company on Long Island's Carle Place prides itself on its elegant facilities, excellent service, world-class cooking and stylish facilities, but a recent consent order from the United States Department of Labor suggests that the finery came at at price. Chateau Briand was allegedly found in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for underpaying its employees.

"The resolution of this case sends a strong message to Long Island's restaurant and catering industry that we will vigorously pursue contempt charges against companies, such as Chateau Briand, that repeatedly and willfully break the law without regard for the rights of workers. We also aim to level the competitive playing field for employers who are in compliance," said Long Island district office director Irv Miljoner.

Even though the company had previously been found in violation of the FLSA in 2005 and was ordered to adhered to applicable labor standards, Wage and Hour Division investigators found this didn't stick with the firm.

Chateau Briand was not keeping accurate records of employee attendance, which is required for all hourly staff members. At the same time, the employer was allegedly found to be paying dishwashers and other kitchen employees a weekly salary that did not account for their total hours worked. The DOL has ordered the business and its company officers pay $278,000 in back wages and penalties.

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