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US Department of Labor reminds employers of responsibility to pay clean-up, recovery workers proper wages in Helene’s aftermath [ http://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241003 ] 10/03/2024 08:00 AM EDT
ATLANTA – As states across the Southeast address Hurricane Helene’s impacts, the U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers in disaster recovery and their workers that even when disaster strikes, worker protections apply.The department’s Wage and Hour Division has resources available to help workers and employers understand their rights and responsibilities, including its natural disaster compliance assistance toolkit. The toolkit highlights how to avoid Fair Labor Standards Act violations, focusing on commonly found compliance failures when the department investigates employers engaged in disaster recovery, clean-up and rebuilding efforts.Concerns highlighted in the toolkit include minimum and overtime wages, misclassification of employees as independent contractors, recordkeeping requirements, prevailing wages and the employment of children in violation of federal child labor laws. The complete toolkit, including many fact sheets available in English and Spanish, is available for download.In the wake of natural disasters, employers must ensure they protect and maintain accurate records and pay workers when wages are due. Workers are particularly vulnerable during times of crisis, and employers that failed to comply with federal labor laws cause them and their families additional harm.“Like the communities stricken by hurricanes and other disasters, workers are especially vulnerable after the fact. The U.S. Department of Labor responds quickly to protect workers and ensure they are paid all of their legally earned wages and benefits,” explained Wage and Hour Regional Administrator Juan Coria in Atlanta. “At the same time, we stand ready to provide employers with the information and guidance they need to stay in compliance.”The division is committed to strong enforcement of workplace protections for disaster recovery workers nationwide, including the states affected by Hurricane Helene. Workers and employers with questions or concerns can call the agency’s toll-free helpline confidentially at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243), regardless of where they are from. The division can speak with callers in more than 200 languages. Download the agency’s new Timesheet App for iOS and Android devices – available in English and Spanish –to ensure hours and pay are accurate.  body { font-size: 1em; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #333333; }
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