The high overtime pay totals noted at Malta's Mater Dei Hospital in the National Audit Office's annual report were caused, in part, by a deficient payroll system.

Navigating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be a complicated endeavor by itself, let alone taking state requirements into consideration.

Employee classifications are more significant than simply giving a position a better title to attract more qualified candidates or boost its professional appearance on a resume.

As companies look to keep up with growing demand this holiday season, they extend hours of operation for more coverage.

Boston Hides & Furs from Chelsea, Massachusetts, was recently investigated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) and now faces a lawsuit that aims to collect $500,000 in back wages for 18 employees who were not properly paid.

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced RJ Concrete Inc., has agreed to pay a total of $37,783 in back wages to 12 employees for unpaid overtime.

As the year-end approaches, many companies host holiday parties to show their appreciation for staff members' hard work.

In a recent investigation by the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division representatives revealed employees were not being paid minimum wage for their time and attendance.

The United States Department of Labor recently recovered over $1 million in back wages from First Republic Bank for unpaid overtime.