Verified October 31 from DOL's full official Wages-page copy. The dedicated release returned 403. The underlying order and later disposition were not independently reviewed. Recovered from the prior coverage gap.
The starting point
According to DOL, 48 workers were affected. The agency reports $350,000 in back wages, matching damages and $25,000 in penalties. It dates the judgment June 26, 2026; October 22 is the announcement date.
For the staffing agency
Operational takeaway: review reporting times and how required preparatory or waiting time reaches payroll.
For the employer / client
Operational takeaway: explain worksite reporting and transport arrangements accurately to the staffing partner.
Suggested operational next steps
- Review pre-shift reporting procedures.
- Reconcile time records with payroll.
- Escalate unclear compensable-time questions to HR or counsel.
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