HARRISBURG, PA — Fifty-nine Pennsylvania workers have recovered nearly $130,000 in unpaid wages after a state investigation found a construction company failed to properly pay overtime.
What This Means for You
- Workers are entitled to proper overtime pay under state law
- The state can investigate complaints and recover unpaid wages
- Employees can file wage complaints through the Department of Labor & Industry
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced its Bureau of Labor Law Compliance recovered $129,929 for employees of Dauphin County-based S&R Enterprises following an investigation into violations of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act.
The law requires employers to pay workers time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40 in a week.
Investigation Found Overtime Errors
The case began after the department received a complaint alleging workers were not fully compensated for overtime hours.
State investigators reviewed company payroll records and determined the employer had incorrectly calculated overtime pay, resulting in underpayments to 59 employees.
The department reached an agreement with the company in January 2026 requiring repayment of the wages. Officials confirmed the full $129,929 has now been distributed to affected workers.
State Enforcement Efforts
Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker said the enforcement action reflects ongoing efforts to address wage violations.
“Pennsylvania workers deserve to be paid what they earn and to know their rights will be protected,” Walker said.
The Bureau of Labor Law Compliance enforces state labor laws, including wage and overtime requirements, and investigates complaints from workers.
Broader Context
State officials said the agency has expanded enforcement in recent years.
In 2025, the department investigated more than 7,000 labor law complaints statewide, recovered more than $5.3 million in unpaid wages, and collected more than $2.25 million in penalties from employers.
Since the start of the current administration, officials said more than $15.7 million in unpaid wages has been returned to workers.
How to File a Complaint
Workers who believe they have not been paid properly can file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
More information is available at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/labor-law-compliance.
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