Court orders California poultry processors to stop employing children Case involves three poultry processing companies in La Puente and City of Industry and their principals. Industry News October 27, 2023 No Comments Investigators found the employers interfered with their probe by threatening and retaliating against employees.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Zane Webb USDA enters into stipulation agreement with Zane Webb of Watson, Oklahoma. Industry News October 10, 2023 No Comments Zane Webb waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $2,600. Read More
Litigation recovers $1.2 million in back wages, damages from poultry processor U.S. Department of Labor finds employers denied overtime wages and tried to hide the wage theft. Industry News September 29, 2023 No Comments Department of Labor seeks current or former employees of TL Foods, Express Poultry Services or KP Poultry who believe they may be owed back wages by these employers. Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into three stipulation agreements. Industry News September 28, 2023 No Comments USDA settles cases with Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc.Read More
Federal investigators find Texas poultry processor endangered line workers Holmes Foods Inc. violates federal workplace safety regulations. Industry News September 19, 2023 No Comments Agency proposes $60,269 in penalties related to five serious violations.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyard cases AMS investigations reveal failures to timely pay for livestock. Industry News September 19, 2023 No Comments USDA enters into three stipulation agreements.Read More
Investigation into teen worker's death continues DOL continues their probe into the death of a 16-year-old worker in July. Industry News September 18, 2023 No Comments U.S. Department of Labor investigators are seeking to interview employees at a Hattiesburg, Mo., poultry plant.Read More
Restaurant Law Center and four state restaurant associations reach agreement with Massachusetts Attorney General in Pork Rule litigation Agreement assists with supply chain product transition. Industry News August 8, 2023 No Comments Enforcement of rule on transshipment will pause, pending clarification.Read More
USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. and owner Lake Odessa and Lettinga receive an administrative complaint from the USDA for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Investigation shows Lake Odessa and Lettinga failed to properly maintain its custodial account.Read More
USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaints USDA issues complaints for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News July 21, 2023 No Comments U.S. Department of Agriculture issues complaints against Thomas D. Unger and Ravenna Auction LLC and Laverne Lettinga.Read More