In general, retaliation in the workplace can involve any adverse action taken by an employer against an employee who has made a complaint with respect to harassment, discrimination, or other violations of employment law. Your Cincinnati employment lawyer knows employers are not permitted to impede or discourage employees from taking part in any investigations related to such issues, no matter whether the investigation is conducted by a governmental entity or an in-house investigation team. Employment retaliation consists of three components: a protected activity, a covered employee, and an adverse action. [Read more…] about Retaliation: A Brief Overview
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Department Of Labor Sues Virginia Contractor For Ohio Employment Violations
Through a recent investigation, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has determined a Virginia-based contractor has violated not only certain Ohio employment laws, but also the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA), and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) by failing to pay 11 workers a little over $50,000 in prevailing wages, minimum wages, and overtime and fringe benefits. The contractor, The CFP Group, Inc. had workers modifying and installing sprinkler and fire alarm systems at a Columbus, Ohio courthouse between the months of October 2012 and September 2013. [Read more…] about Department Of Labor Sues Virginia Contractor For Ohio Employment Violations