A lengthy investigation that started back in 2009 has finally revealed that an Ohio-based company may have misclassified cable workers and not paid them their proper wages. Categorizing employers as independent contractors instead of full-time employees is a severe violation and is unlawful under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company is being asked to pay a large sum for not compensating workers for their time and attendance.

The organization, Cascom Inc., and its owner were found to have violated the law in September 2011 for not paying workers overtime when they put in more than 40 hours per week. A judge has just announced that Cascom will be responsible for paying $1,474,266 to approximately 250 cable installers. This number was awarded in hopes of covering all past expenses Cascom hadn't paid as well as help the families of the cable workers. The U.S. Department of Labor stated that $737,133 is being awarded to workers for back pay and the remainder of the $1.47 million is for liquidated damages.

Not adhering to FLSA rules is a serious offense, and both Cascom the company and its owner are responsible for paying the fees. Because the organization is no longer operating, the court may look for damages straight from the owner.

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