Customer call centers have become the primarily means of communication between companies and their clients.

In total, 57 employees will share $260,000 to make up for their unpaid time and attendance, a sum that includes $130,000 for the overtime pay they never received and a matching amount in liquidated damages.

A pizza chain with locations in New York and Massachusetts is the focus of a lawsuit that is seeking class action status and perhaps millions of dollars in back wages.

Discussions about potential increases to minimum wage could become louder as arguments gain traction.

Six employees working at three restaurants on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina's coastal region allegedly didn't receive all the pay they were owed for their time and attendance.

Miyo's, an Asian chain in Columbia, South Carolina, that has agreed to pay 97 employees a total of $44,000 in back wages for unpaid overtime, according to the Department of Labor.

The Department of Labor is doing its part to ensure workers throughout the United States are getting what they deserve - fair pay for their time and attendance and basic benefits.

It's been noted that hiring the most talented employees is elemental to brand success - happy workers provide better customer service, refer other qualified individuals and are willing to put in the time and attendance to make sure jobs get done right.

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.