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Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Does an employer have an obligation to pay for work “prep”?

June 12, 2023

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training, is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Vermont Roofing, Insulation Contractor Pays More Than $128K in Back Wages Following Investigation

November 24, 2021

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A Vermont-based insulation and roofing contractor paid more than $160,000 in civil money penalties and back wages following an investigation by the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour division.

Investigation Shows Florida Roofing Contractor Shorted 29 Workers $46K in Pay

November 16, 2021

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The Wage and Hour Division found that the roofing contractor didn't pay employees until after arriving at their first jobsite despite completing pre-shift work beforehand.

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.

Richard Alaniz

November 15, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.

The Push for $15 an Hour, and the Impact on Roofing Employers

Richard Alaniz

July 6, 2016

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As more politicians and union-affiliated groups push for higher minimum wages, employers need to prepare now for the significant financial, compliance and regulatory challenges these changes may bring.

Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance in 2013

Legally Speaking

Richard Alaniz

June 4, 2013

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In order to avoid wage and hour liability, employers need to be sure they are complying with all the relevant minimum wage, overtime, and other wage- and benefit-related regulations.

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Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Vermont Roofing, Insulation Contractor Pays More Than $128K in Back Wages Following Investigation

Investigation Shows Florida Roofing Contractor Shorted 29 Workers $46K in Pay

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

The Push for $15 an Hour, and the Impact on Roofing Employers

Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance in 2013

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