DOL consent judgment against two Massachusetts restaurants highlights risks of flat-rate pay, unpaid overtime, poor records, and retaliation during investigations.
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A Costly Recipe: Flat-Rate Pay, Long Hours, and Retaliation Lead to DOL Consent Judgment

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