Shelters in the towns of Peñuelas and Ponce received assistance from the Health Department, which says it has remained active in the earthquake-hit areas. (Credit: Health Department/Facebook)
“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