Department of Labor Recovers $594K in Back Wages, Damages From Saline Employer That Misclassified 63 Employees as Independent Contractors
September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news brief on Sept. 16, 2024:
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Employer: Teracom Inc., Saline, Michigan
Investigation Findings: A U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found Teracom Inc. misclassified some workers as independent contractors and paid them a day-rate for all hours worked regardless of overtime, failed to pay overtime and denied two employees paycheck . . .
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Employer: Teracom Inc., Saline, Michigan
Investigation Findings: A U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found Teracom Inc. misclassified some workers as independent contractors and paid them a day-rate for all hours worked regardless of overtime, failed to pay overtime and denied two employees paycheck . . .