Wage and Hour Division

The Wage and Hour Division is a division of the United States Department of Labor that is responsible for enforcing labor laws, including those related to human trafficking. The division works to investigate and prosecute cases of labor trafficking, particularly those involving the exploitation of vulnerable workers such as migrant workers or domestic workers. The division also provides outreach and education to workers and employers to help prevent labor trafficking and ensure compliance with labor laws.

 

Owner Of Farm Labor Contracting Company Pleads Guilty In Racketeering Conspiracy Involving The Forced Labor Of Mexican Workers
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Owner Of Farm Labor Contracting Company Pleads Guilty In Racketeering Conspiracy Involving The Forced Labor Of Mexican Workers

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WASHINGTON —Bladimir Moreno, 55, pleaded guilty in federal court in Tampa, Florida, to charges of conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and conspiracy to commit forced labor. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida had previously returned a six-count indictment against multiple defendants for their roles in a…

Mother of Victim: Were You Abused by Swami Chetanananda – Frank Report
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Mother of Victim: Were You Abused by Swami Chetanananda – Frank Report

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Editor’s note: We do not take a stance regarding these allegations. This article has been included for educational purposes to show how complicated situations like this can be for people to get justice. Find new resources after the article. Swami Chetanananda appears to have violently, sexually, and psychologically abused a young woman named Eva a…

Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office, US Department of Labor partner to protect workers' rights
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Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office, US Department of Labor partner to protect workers' rights

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ANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division to formally establish a partnership to enforce workers’ rights, share information and conduct joint outreach efforts and investigations. “This first-of-its-kind agreement between the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division…

The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts (Part One)
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The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts (Part One)

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BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts August 2022 Introduction Over the years, the United States has concocted the biggest lies of the century such as the so-called “genocide” and “forced labor” in Xinjiang, in an attempt to smear and contain China. It…

Contra Costa DA’s Office, U.S. Dep’t of Labor announce partnership to combat wage theft
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Contra Costa DA’s Office, U.S. Dep’t of Labor announce partnership to combat wage theft

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By Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office On June 17th, 2022, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton and U.S. Department of Labor Assistant District Director for San Jose Alberto Raymond formalize a partnership to combat wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Both agencies commemorate the agreement by signing a Memorandum of…

Contra Costa DA's Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft
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Contra Costa DA's Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft

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Martinez, Calif – On June 17th, 2022, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton and U.S. Department of Labor Assistant District Director for San Jose Alberto Raymond formalize a partnership to combat wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Both agencies commemorate the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the District Attorney’s Office in Martinez….