The initiative is expected to result in approximately five demolitions, six rehabilitations, six nature-based community projects and 16 property mitigations, officials confirmed.
“Employers should know that the U.S. Department of Labor takes misclassifying employees as independent contractors very seriously. Attempts to avoid complying with the law will be met with litigation to ensure that workers receive the wages they’re owed.”
— Jeffrey S. Rogoff, regional solicitor, U.S. Labor Department