North Central Health Care is being sued

WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – Investigation shows case managers were working overtime hours and not getting paid properly.

The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday against North Central Health Care located in Wausau.

This after an investigation showed case managers employed by the Services Program and Affiliates Community Treatment Program were working unrecorded overtime hours.

Investigators interviewed employees and examined pay records dating back to June of 2021. They found current and former case managers reported off-the-clock work, heavy caseloads, and reluctance or refusal from management to approve the overtime necessary to complete their work.

The complaint seeks back wages, liquidated damages and an injunction against the employer from violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.

North Central Health Care offers a variety of public health services, such as community treatment services, mental health care, substance abuse treatment and youth crisis care, provided to Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade counties.