clarification

lrobb

I have heard that if DOL investigates they go back 3 years and triple their findings in terms of money owed, I have also been told it is only two years. Can anyone tell me what the real number of years is that they can go back for back wages and do they double or triple the damages found when figuring an award?

LindaS

I believe it is normally two years but is extended to three if the problem is found to be intentional. As for wages, again I think it is the actual wages lost but is increased if the infraction is found to be intentional.

Peyton Irby MS

The normal time is two years but can be extended to three if the DOL considers the violation to be "intentional". Intentional is, for example, not paying when you clearly know you should. Also, it may seek double the back wages due if they are alleging an intentional violation.
Peyton Irby
Editor, Mississippi Employment Law Letter
Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A.
(601) 949-4810
[email]pirby@watkinsludlam.com[/email]

lrobb

Thanks for the reply.