DOL Recovers $604K in Overtime Back Wages for 829 Indiana Auto Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured $603,953 in back wages for 829 employees of an Indianapolis-area automotive parts manufacturer after federal investigators uncovered overtime pay violations, the agency announced.

The Wage and Hour Division found that Toa (USA) LLC, based in Mooresville, Indiana, failed to factor a non-discretionary attendance bonus into its overtime pay calculations for hourly workers during applicable workweeks. That omission violated the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which requires employers to incorporate certain bonuses and incentive payments into the regular rate of pay before computing overtime.

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Toa (USA) LLC supplies body structure and suspension components primarily to Subaru of Indiana Automotive and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, making it a significant link in the regional automotive supply chain. The company's compliance failure affected hundreds of production workers who were owed additional compensation for overtime hours worked.

Wage and Hour Division District Director Juan Herrera in Indianapolis emphasized that the rule applies broadly: commissions, shift differentials, stipends, and qualifying bonuses must all be reflected in overtime calculations. The agency urged employers — particularly those offering multiple forms of incentive pay — to consult its compliance assistance toolkits and the voluntary PAID program, which allows employers to self-report and resolve potential FLSA violations before enforcement action is taken.

Workers who believe they are owed back wages can contact the Wage and Hour Division at its toll-free helpline, 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243), or use the search tool on the agency's website. Continue reading at DOL News Releases and Briefs.