The U.S. Department of Labor is suing the auto repair shop that made headlines last year by paying a former employee his final paycheck in pennies.
Summary
- The U.S. Department of Labor is suing the auto repair shop that made headlines last year by paying a former employee his final paycheck in pennies.
- A OK Walker Autoworks did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday.
- After receiving media attention for the penny stunt last year, a page called “Pennies” appeared on OK Walker Autoworks’ website.
- A OK Walker Autoworks denied the claim, and it wasn’t mentioned in the lawsuit.
- They are federally backed United States currency and are good for all debts public or private," A Ok Walker Autoworks’ “Pennies” page said.