Ottawa Friendship House

1718 N 2525th Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 · Other

Ottawa Friendship House in Ottawa, IL has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has Wage and Hour Division (WHD) compliance actions on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement including minimum wage and overtime violations. Industry sector: Other. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

0
OSHA Inspections
0
Violations Cited
$0
OSHA Penalties
$35,569
Back Wages Owed

What the Data Says About Ottawa Friendship House

The federal enforcement record for Ottawa Friendship House in Ottawa, IL includes 0 OSHA inspections and 0 violations, translating to 0.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $0 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $0 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $0. Against the Other industry average of $0 per employer, this record runs below peers. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $35,569 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers.

This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$35,569
Employees Affected
48
WHD Violations
76
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$741
Avg Back Wages per Case
$35,569

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ottawa Friendship House owed $35,569 in back wages to 48 employees across 1 case and 76 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Other

How Ottawa Friendship House compares to the Other sector, which has 106 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ottawa Friendship House Industry Avg
Inspections 0 0.0
Violations 0 0.0
Total Penalty $0 $0
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Ottawa Friendship House been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ottawa Friendship House, resulting in $35,569 in back wages owed to 48 affected employees. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ottawa Friendship House operate in?
Ottawa Friendship House operates in the Other sector (NAICS code 9680). This industry has 106 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 0 total OSHA inspections and $0 in cumulative penalties.
What are my rights if I work at Ottawa Friendship House?
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at Ottawa Friendship House have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.
How do I file an OSHA complaint against Ottawa Friendship House?
You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
What should I do if Ottawa Friendship House owes me wages?
If you believe Ottawa Friendship House owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $35,569 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Ottawa Friendship House's safety record compare to industry average?
Ottawa Friendship House's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other industry average of $0 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.0 per employer.

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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