Construction workers who were subcontracted by the East Coast Executive Drywall company allege they were not properly paid for their overtime while working on a new CVS pharmacy, according to The Hartford Courant.

When economic conditions are not at their peak, businesses are often forced to cut corners to stay operational.

The U.S. Department of Labor recently filed a lawsuit against emergency medical services (EMS) companies based in Houston, Texas, to collect $142,000 in back wages for 76 employees.

The Department of Labor has very strict provisions when it comes to the way workers are paid, but employers may have some leeway when it comes to the tasks they ask employees to perform.

The United States Department of Labor established the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938 to protect employees from unfair practices.

The internet has become a hotspot for hiring, but it can lead employee recruiting efforts astray if employers don't start their search with clear direction.

Minimum wage, overtime and recordkeeping are three of the most common Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations.

California is a state that's known for its stringent labor laws that typically supercede those outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In a sign that the Department of Labor (DOL) is cracking down on overtime violations, the Wage and Hour Division in West Covina, California, recently investigated Extended Health Care and ordered employers to pay 108 employees $654,082 in back wages.