Did you know? 💭 Employees and applicants who need a time and place to pump breastmilk at work have rights under federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Under the FLSA, nursing employees are entitled to reasonable break time and a private space to pump at work for up to one year after their child’s birth. The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) amended the FLSA to expand these rights to more nursing employees. The FLSA, as amended by the PUMP Act, is enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. Under the PWFA, employers must make changes or adjustments at work (known as “reasonable accommodations”) to the known limitations of employees (and applicants) related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This includes changes or adjustments at work to allow employees breaks and space for pumping at work. Additionally, under the PWFA employees can also get other pumping-related accommodations. Employers do not have to make the change or adjustment if it causes the employer significant difficulty or expense (known as “undue hardship”). The PWFA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). An employee may also have rights under state or local laws. Of course, an employer can voluntarily provide more support for pumping than the law requires. Learn about your rights and how they’re protected! https://lnkd.in/e5FiEX7t #HR #Management #PUMPAct #PWFA
About us
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division enforces laws that establish minimum standards for wages and working conditions for workers in the U.S., including minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor, family and medical leave, worker protections for migrant workers and temporary worker programs, and the prevailing wages for government service and construction contracts. Our mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce.
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
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Next week, join us and the Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor, for a webinar on identifying and addressing exploitative child labor and working together to end it. Register now: https://lnkd.in/esMS7Ugr
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💸 Ever wonder why your tips aren’t showing up on your paycheck? 🚩 If your tips aren’t fully reflected, it’s a red flag. For help, call the Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243. #Restaurants
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🍻 Two Dallas bars were penalized for illegal tip pooling and minimum wage and overtime violations, resulting in $198,000 paid back to employees. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eD6JSbNM The Dallas Morning News #Restaurants #Payroll #Overtime #Entrepreneurship
2 Dallas bars' employees recoup $198,000 related to tip, wage and overtime violations
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✈️ The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $450,000 for 250 workers from TransAir, a Honolulu air cargo carrier, after finding violations of federal wage and benefit regulations tied to a $113 million USPS contract. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euaaAjPZ #Payroll #Management #GovernmentContracts
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J.P. Above & Beyond Landscaping in Southlake, Texas, paid $103,665 in back wages after being found liable for misclassifying 38 workers as independent contractors and failing to provide required overtime pay. https://lnkd.in/eSpHcz4i
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🎉 During #LaborRightsWeek (Aug. 26-30), we highlighted “Rights, Safety, and Health: Strength in Unity” through nationwide events and outreach. We provided engaging info sessions and essential resources in English and Spanish. Wherever you work in the U.S., your rights are protected. Learn more about your rights, including safe working conditions and fair wages, at MigrantWorker.gov, available in eight languages. 🤝 A big thank you to everyone at the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Bureau of International Labor Affairs for making this celebration of workers' rights so impactful.
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😍 We're thrilled to have worked with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Oregon OSHA and Consulate of Mexico in Portland during #LaborRightsWeek! Together, we work hard to educate workers about their rights, promote fair labor practices and provide essential resources. For more information, visit MigrantWorker.gov or call 1-866-487-9243.
During #LaborRightsWeek, we didn't slow down! Alongside the Wage and Hour Division, Oregon OSHA and the Mexican Consulate in Portland, we educated workers about their workplace rights, promoted fair labor practices, answered questions and provided resources. #WorkplaceSafety #LaborRights
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Homestead Restaurant Inc. has signed a compliance agreement with U.S. Department of Labor to address and prevent child labor violations after being fined $151,211 for employing minors in hazardous and illegal roles. https://lnkd.in/eyVAQB7W Laconia Daily Sun #KeepTeenWorkersSafe #Management #Entrepreneurship #Restaurants
Homestead Restaurant fined $151K for child labor violations
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We recovered $133,000 for 56 workers from Turf Paradise Inc., a Colorado-based snow removal and landscaping company. Our investigation found that Turf Paradise improperly claimed an exemption for seasonal recreational workers, resulting in the failure to pay required overtime. The recovered amount includes $66,316 in back wages and $66,316 in liquidated damages. Wage and Hour Division District Director David Skinner highlighted the need for employers to comply with federal overtime laws. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4cjUfVa Landscape Management #Payroll #Management #Entrepreneurship
Department of Labor recovers more than $133K in damages for 56 landscapers | Landscape Management
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