Denver Gig Staffing Company to Pay $2.3 Million for 20,000 Wage Violations; Chicago Countertop Maker Faces $1 Million in Silica Penalties, Lung Transplants Needed

A Denver-based gig staffing company has been ordered to pay over $2.3 million in restitution, penalties, and fines after committing more than 20,000 violations of employees’ wage and hour rights, as announced by the city auditor. In a separate case, a Chicago countertop manufacturer is facing penalties exceeding $1 million for failing to protect its workers from silica dust exposure, which has reportedly left a father and son in need of lung transplants. The federal labor officials highlighted the serious health risks associated with silica exposure, emphasizing the need for adequate workplace protections.