U.S. Department of Labor Files Complaint Against Tosh Pork for Retaliation

The complaint alleges retaliation against workers inquiring about wages, including leaving a severed pig's head at a workstation.

The U.S. Department of Labor accused Tennessee's largest pork producer, Tosh Pork, of retaliating against employees who asked about their wages.
A worker found a severed pig's head at their workstation after discussing pay with management, as per the Department's complaint.
Tosh Pork is also accused of assigning workers tasks outside their normal duties, such as cleaning bathrooms and picking up pig waste, as a form of retaliation.
The Department seeks a temporary restraining order against Tosh Pork and alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Tosh Pork denies the allegations and intends to defend itself in court, asserting its commitment to treating employees with dignity and respect.