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The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $138,100 in back wages and damages for 27 construction workers in Colorado Springs who were denied overtime pay. The investigation, conducted by the Wage and Hour Division, found that Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating Inc. paid non-exempt plumbers straight time for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek, instead of the federally mandated time and one-half.
A total of $69,050 was recovered in back wages for the affected employees, with an additional $69,050 obtained in liquidated damages.
"Construction workers often work long hours doing hard, strenuous jobs and they have the right to be paid the overtime they earn and are owed," said Wage and Hour District Director David Skinner in Denver. "The Department of Labor is determined to ensure that employers understand their legal responsibilities and hold them accountable when they fail to meet them."
The Department encourages both employees and employers to utilize resources such as the Wage and Hour Division's search tool if they believe they may be owed back wages. Confidential compliance assistance is available through the agency’s toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). Additionally, the Department offers a Timesheet App for iOS and Android devices to help ensure accurate tracking of hours and pay.
