Federal Courts Order $149,700 in Back Wages for Workers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, 1981-12-31

Item — Box: 170, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0010

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The Department of Labor in the United States has obtained court orders for over $149,700 in back wages for workers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The orders resulted from lawsuits against employers who paid less than minimum wage or failed to pay overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates wage and hour rules for American workers, including a minimum wage of $3.35 per hour and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. Strong enforcement of the law ensures that workers are properly paid.

Dates

1981-12-31

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