U.S. DOL assesses $568,000 in back wages in south Florida
Posted on 25-Apr-07 by The Timekeeper
As reported on the South Florida website Sun-Sentinel.com, four Chinese buffet restaurants were ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay $568,000 in back wages to 95 employees. This works out to nearly $6,000 per employee.
The agency reported that it found violations of minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping laws during 2006 at each of the four restaurants.
You know, I don’t see any reason for any small business to be found in violation of record-keeping laws these days. Minimum wage and overtime, maybe — the rules around those can be confusing. Although, to be honest, if you don’t understand the rules, you should take the time to consult with a qualified advisor (accountant, lawyer, HR consultant). In the long run, it’s going to be cheaper to pay their fee than to pay the back wages and possible fines resulting from a DOL audit.
But to be in violation of record keeping laws? When there are professional-quality time and attendance software packages available for less than $100?? That’s just plain crazy. For less than $100, these folks could have saved themselves a lot of money, time and headaches.
Trying to run a business with hourly employees without some kind of time clock or time and attendance system? It just doesn’t make good sense to me.
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