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Labor fines firm for late filing of labor application
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Posted on Sep 23 2005
The Department of Labor has allowed the processing of an employment application that was filed 35 days late by a printing company on behalf of a nonresident worker, but sanctioned the firm with a monetary fine.
Labor hearing officer Maya B. Kara imposed a $150-fine on Pacific Printing Press, Inc., but reversed an earlier decision by the Labor director denying its employment renewal application on behalf of worker Francisco M. Castillo III.
In an administrative order issued recently, Kara said the company and Castillo wanted to continue with their employment relationship. The Labor Department issued no objection.
But Kara said that future requests for deadline extensions regarding the filing of employment applications might be denied.
“Employer is cautioned to make every effort in future renewals to meet filing deadlines,” Kara said.
The hearing officer noted that Castillo’s work permit expired on June 8, 2005. The company filed an employment renewal application the following July 13—35 days late or five days beyond the grace period allowed by regulation.
The Labor Department initially denied the application on July 26, until Kara reversed the decision earlier this month. (John Ravelo)
