Wage Theft Commission and US Department Labor to Sign Historic Agreement
For Immediate Release
January 31, 2023
Contact:
Nate Hall, Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission, 614-645-5664
Nya Hairston, City Council, 614-743-7539
The US Department of Labor and the Columbus Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission will sign a memorandum of understanding to promote greater coordination and improve compliance with federal, state, and city labor laws and regulations.
This agreement is the first of its kind between the Department and a municipality. It aims to bring violators into compliance and ensure victims are compensated fairly. The parties will accomplish this through enforcement activities, staff cross-training, sharing enforcement data, and public education.
Who:
Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans
Samantha Trueblood, Wage Theft Commission Chair
Matthew Utley, US Department of Labor District Director
When:
10:30 a.m.
Tomorrow, February 1, 2023
Where:
Michael B. Coleman Government Center
111 N. Front Street, Room 204, Hearing Room
Columbus, OH 43215
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