Tag Archives: Overtime

Dunkin Donuts operator to pay $200K in back wages

Posted on August 27, 2013 by The Soul Brother

The U.S. Labor Department says the operator of 55 Dunkin Donuts franchises throughout New Jersey and on New York’s Staten Island will pay nearly $200,000 in back wages to 64 employees for overtime and minimum wage violations. Federal officials say … Continue reading →

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Now They Want to Take Away the 8-Hour Day and 40-Hour Week

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Dave Johnson Republicans are trying to pass an “alternative” to overtime pay. This is really about taking away the eight-hour workday and 40-hour workweek. Will weekends be next? What about an “alternative” to paying workers at all? House Republicans … Continue reading →

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