Utah's Largest Asian Grocer Settles $525,000 Fine Following Labor Investigation
Utah's largest Asian grocer, Chinatown Supermarket LLC, has paid $525,000 in back wages, penalties, and damages following an investigation and lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grocer faced a federal lawsuit for obstructing an investigation into its labor practices, and a preliminary injunction was obtained when the market attempted to prevent investigators from interviewing employees. Documents revealed that the employer underreported hours and failed to pay overtime wages. In April 2023, a U.S. District Court ordered the grocer to pay back wages, damages, and penalties totaling $251,305. The company has since paid the full amount.