【How-to】How to Report a Labor Law Violation

How do I file a complaint with the Department of Labor?

If you have questions or concerns, you can contact us at 1-866-487-9243 or visit You will be directed to the nearest WHD office for assistance. There are WHD offices throughout the country with trained professionals to help you.

How do I report unfair treatment at work?

A job discrimination complaint may be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. You can find the closest EEOC office by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, or by going to the EEOC’s Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.

What happens if a company violates child labor laws?

Violators of the child labor provisions are subject to a civil money penalty of up to $10,000 for each employee who was the subject of a violation. Employers who willfully or repeatedly violate the minimum wage or overtime pay requirements are subject to a civil money penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation.

How are workers rights being violated?

Employee rights are put into place by the federal government to protect employees. Common rights violations are discrimination, wage miscalculations, sexual harassment and whistleblowing.

Can you sue your employer for unfair treatment?

Under California law, it is a civil right to have the opportunity to seek and hold employment without discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, and other forms of unlawful discrimination. Employees who are discriminated against can file a lawsuit against their employers for unlawful discrimination.

Can you sue a company for breaking child labor laws?

If your company breaks child labor laws, you could be sued for back wages, injuries incurred by the child and punitive damages. There also are fines, as of 2013, of $11,000 per worker, $50,000 for violations that cause injuries and $100,000 for violations that the U.S. Department of Labor deems to be willful.

Can you sue for being overworked as a minor?

Can you sue for being overworked? There is no law limiting the total number of hours an employer can make an employee work. So, there is no cause of action for you to sue for being overworked.

What are some potential consequences for violations of employee legal rights and protections?

Employers found guilty of violating the FLRA can face fines and penalties. Employers can also be required to pay back wages to current and former employees if this federal labor law is broken. The Wage and Hour Division may make the violations public and report the investigation’s outcome to the media.

What are bosses not allowed to do?

What is the most hours a 14 year old can work?

Federal law states that 14-15 year olds cannot work over 8 hours a day, with no more than 3 hours on a school day, and over 40 hours a week, with no more than 18 hours per week while in school.

What is the youngest someone be and still allowed to work at a real job?

Generally, speaking children 13 years old or younger may not work in California, except in some limited situations. Youth who are 16 and 17 years old may work in a broad range jobs, but cannot work in those jobs that have been explicitly deemed to be too hazardous.

What bosses should not say to employees?

7 things a boss should never say to an employee

• “You Must do What I Say because I Pay you”
• “You Should Work Better”
• “It’s Your Problem”
• “I Don’t Care What You Think”
• “You Should Spend More Time at Work”
• “You’re Doing Okay”
• 7. ”You’re lucky to have a job”

What Bosses should never ask employees to do?

Your boss shouldn’t ask you to sacrifice your down time. In most cases, if your employer asks you to work during your lunch break, you must be paid for the time. Besides, working on an important project while you’re tired and hungry is a recipe for disaster.

What are some reasons to sue your employer?

How bad bosses ruin good employees?

Top Reasons to Sue an Employer

• Illegal Termination. While employment may be terminated at any time in an at-will employment state, there are still ways an employer may illegally terminate an employee.
• Deducting Pay.
• Personal Injuries.
• Employee Discrimination.
• Sexual and Workplace Harassment.
• Retaliation.
• Defamation.

What should you not say to HR?

Why good employees quit?

An employee is legally entitled to refuse any request which is illegal in some way, e.g. fly-tipping. Note. They can also legally refuse any task that puts their (or others) health and safety at risk.