FA Consulting, LLC

Former US DOL Investigator: Wage & Hour & FLSA Compliance Consulting for U.S. Employers

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  • Frank Alvarado

    January 22, 2026

    Why FA Consulting, LLC Is a Cost-Effective First Step in Wage & Hour Compliance

    Why FA Consulting, LLC Is a Cost-Effective First Step in…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    January 16, 2026

    Compliance Tip of the Month: Overtime Is About Duties—Not Job Title

    Many employers believe that paying an employee a salary automatically…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    January 9, 2026

    Common FLSA Violations in the Restaurant Industry (And How to Avoid Them)

    Common FLSA Violations in the Restaurant Industry Restaurants face some…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 30, 2025

    Common H-2B Violations Cited by the U.S. Department of Labor

    Common H-2B Violations Cited by the U.S. Department of Labor…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 30, 2025

    Why H-2B Employers Should Conduct a Compliance Assessment

    Why H-2B Employers Should Conduct a Compliance Assessment The H-2B…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 28, 2025

    Why Every Employer Should Conduct a Wage & Hour Compliance Assessment

    Most wage & hour violations are not intentional.They happen quietly—inside…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 28, 2025

    What to Do If a Wage & Hour Investigator Shows Up Unannounced

    Few situations cause more anxiety for employers than an unexpected…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 27, 2025

    What Triggers a Department of Labor Wage & Hour Audit?

    What Triggers a Department of Labor Wage & Hour Audit?…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 27, 2025

    Common Wage & Hour Violations Found in DOL Investigations

    Common Wage & Hour Violations Found During Department of Labor…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 24, 2025

    What Is FLSA Compliance? A Guide for Florida Employers

    What Is FLSA Compliance? A Guide for Florida Employers The…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    December 7, 2025

    Protect Your Restaurant from Costly Wage Violations!

    Recent U.S. Department of Labor investigations have uncovered significant wage…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    November 13, 2025

    Government Reopens, WHD Investigations Resume—Time to Review Your Compliance

    🕒 Wage & Hour Compliance—Simplified Is your business audit-ready?A wage…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    November 2, 2025

    Labor Cost Savings: How Section 7(i) Helps Restaurants Owners Cut Payroll While Staying Compliant

    In many restaurants, tipped servers earn $25–$30/hour — while kitchen…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    October 23, 2025

    New H-2A Wage Rule Brings Big Changes for Farm Employers

    October 2, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Labor has…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    October 9, 2025

    ⚖️ FLSA Section 7(i): A Smarter Way to Reward Restaurant Teams Fairly

    In many restaurants, the pay gap between servers and kitchen…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    September 29, 2025

    🌱As the start of the FY2026 H-2A & H-2B visa application process begins / Review Last Year’s Practices 🌱

    As growers, FLCs, and H-2B petitioners prepare for the filing…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    September 25, 2025

    🚨 Attorneys: Winning the H-2A or H-2B certification is only the first step.

    Most enforcement actions happen after filing, when employers must keep…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    September 24, 2025

    🚨 Florida Minimum Wage Increase – Effective September 30, 2025

    🚨 Florida Minimum Wage Increase – Effective September 30, 2025…

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  • Frank Alvarado

    September 3, 2025

    FLSA Compliance With Child Labor

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  • Frank Alvarado

    August 27, 2025

    🚨 EMPLOYERS: BEWARE OF H-2B VIOLATIONS 🚨

    Protect Your Business. Protect Your Workers. The H-2B Visa Program…

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Latest Posts

  • Why FA Consulting, LLC Is a Cost-Effective First Step in Wage & Hour Compliance
  • Compliance Tip of the Month: Overtime Is About Duties—Not Job Title
  • Common FLSA Violations in the Restaurant Industry (And How to Avoid Them)
  • Common H-2B Violations Cited by the U.S. Department of Labor
  • Why H-2B Employers Should Conduct a Compliance Assessment

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