Wind speeds in some parts of Puerto Rico peaked at nearly 100 miles per hour, and a temporary bridge in Utuado was swept away by flood waters. (Credit: La Fortaleza)
“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