Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 18

Words: Richard Castleton
Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 18

Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 18
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Wage and Hour Investigations

BY RICHARD W. CASTLETON

The Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor (WHD) has nearly doubled its workforce in the last two years along with a $48 million increase in budget since 2009. With this expansion, the WHD is focusing on specific industries to create industry-wide change where violations are common.

Because the investigative process is relatively unknown in the private sector, investigations cause significant anxiety and can be disruptive to operations and employee morale. Understanding the investigative process will help reduce anxiety and reduce liability if employers proactively fix problems.

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