Garment laundry in Gardena to pay $104,000 in back wages

Additionally, investigators found that Final Touch Laundries also had violated federal overtime requirements when, in prior workweeks, it failed to pay time and one-half employees' regular rates for hours worked beyond 40 per week as required by the FLSA. Instead, payment for overtime hours had been made at "straight-time" rates in cash. Additionally, violations of the FLSA's record-keeping provisions were cited due to the employer's failure to maintain required time and payroll records.

 

Final Touch Laundries Inc., a garment contractor in Gardena, has agreed to pay $103,904 in back wages to 64 employees after an investigation by the#

"All workers who put in an honest day's work are entitled to an honest day's pay," said Priscilla Garcia, director of the Wage and Hour Division's West Covina District Office, which conducted the investigation. "Low-wage workers, such as those employed at garment shops throughout Southern California, are particularly vulnerable. We will not tolerate employers defaulting on their obligations to pay employees." 

 

Final Touch Laundries Inc., a garment contractor in Gardena, has agreed to pay $103,904 in back wages to 64 employees after an investigation by the#

The FLSA requires that covered, nonexempt employees be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 for all hours worked, plus time and one-half their regular rates, including bonuses and incentive pay, for hours worked beyond 40 per week. Employers also are required to maintain accurate time and payroll records. Additionally, the FLSA prohibits employers from shipping any goods produced in violation of the act's minimum wage, overtime or child labor provisions. The Wage and Hour Division is required under the FLSA to investigate and take action in federal court as necessary to halt violations. 

 

Final Touch Laundries Inc., a garment contractor in Gardena, has agreed to pay $103,904 in back wages to 64 employees after an investigation by the#

Final Touch Laundries launders, dyes, prints and finishes fabrics used to create garments. The department has requested that the company not ship the goods produced in violation of the law until the violations are resolved. The employer has agreed to pay the back wages in full and to comply with all FLSA requirements in the future.

 

Final Touch Laundries Inc., a garment contractor in Gardena, has agreed to pay $103,904 in back wages to 64 employees after an investigation by the#

The Wage and Hour Division learned of the employer's practices through its participation in the Employment Education and Outreach partnership, known as EMPLEO. Now in its eighth year, EMPLEO is an alliance of organizations and government agencies that assists Spanish-speaking workers and employers with work-related concerns. 

 

Final Touch Laundries Inc., a garment contractor in Gardena, has agreed to pay $103,904 in back wages to 64 employees after an investigation by the#

The department offers a mobile timesheet application that helps employees independently track the hours they work and the wages they are owed. 

 

Final Touch Laundries Inc., a garment contractor in Gardena, has agreed to pay $103,904 in back wages to 64 employees after an investigation by the#

This investigation was conducted as part of theWage and Hour Division's ongoing enforcement initiative in the garment industry.