In the Sec’y of Labor v. Valley Wide Plastering Constr. case, a federal judge in Arizona has recently issued a judgment against Valley Wide Plastering Construction Inc., ordering the company to pay $2.6 million in unpaid overtime wages to its workers.
According to court records, the contractor failed to properly compensate employees for overtime work and also failed to maintain accurate timekeeping records between 2015 and 2022.
The court records state that employees were consistently denied their rightful overtime wages due to the company’s manipulation of time records and inadequate documentation of hours worked.
The U.S. Labor Department has expressed its intention to pursue further legal actions and impose penalties if Valley Wide Plastering fails to fulfill its obligation of paying overtime wages.
Furthermore, the Labor Department is actively seeking current and former workers of the contractor to gather more evidence regarding the alleged withholding of overtime wages and falsification of time records.
Key lessons from this case:
- The case highlights the importance of employers accurately calculating and compensating employees for overtime work.
- Employers should maintain thorough and reliable records of hours worked by employees to ensure accurate payment and comply with labor laws.
- The involvement of the U.S. Labor Department in pursuing the case emphasizes the agency’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring fair compensation practices.
Learn more about Arizona Labor Laws through our detailed guide.
