863 To Go, Inc. v. Department of Labor

**863 To Go, Inc. v. Department of Labor (Vermont, 2014)** This case involved a dispute between 863 To Go, Inc., a business, and the Vermont Department of Labor over employment law violations. The company challenged actions or penalties imposed by the state labor department, likely related to wage and hour laws, workplace safety requirements, or other employment regulations that protect workers. The Vermont court dismissed the company's case, meaning the court refused to hear it or ruled that the company failed to present a valid legal challenge. This outcome meant that whatever action the Department of Labor had taken against 863 To Go remained in effect. The court did not award any monetary damages in this case. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling reinforces that state labor departments have authority to enforce employment laws and hold employers accountable. When companies try to challenge labor department actions in court, they must meet strict legal standards. The dismissal suggests that workers can generally rely on their state labor department to investigate violations and take appropriate enforcement action. Workers should know they can file complaints with their state labor department if they believe their employer is violating wage, hour, or other workplace protection laws.