Employer: Universal Welding and Construction Inc.
12558 Snow Road
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Investigation findings: An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Universal Welding and Construction Inc. failed to pay 74 workers overtime rates for the hours they worked beyond 40 in a workweek, denying workers their full earnings in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Back Wages Recovered: $85,004 in unpaid overtime wages for 74 employees
$85,004 in liquidated damages for 74 employees
$34,954 in civil money penalties
Quote: “Employers must pay their workers all the wages they have earned for their work, including overtime,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Cesar Avila in Sacramento. “We urge employers to call us for compliance assistance and learn about our online educational tools to avoid violations like those in this case.”