ORDERS:
CONSENT ORDER
By agreement of the Division of Labor Services ("Division") and Easy Coin Laundry, Inc.,
d/b/a ECL Equipment Company, the following disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the
provision of S.C. Code Ann. § 1-23-320(f) (Supp. 1997) of the South Carolina Administrative
Procedures Act:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Respondent is an employer in the State of South Carolina.
2. On or about December 25, 1997, Respondent failed to pay its employee, John
Sullivan, the commission earned by him as wages. December 26 was the date that such wages were
due to the employee.
3. Respondent further admits that as a result of previous admissions herein they have
violated S.C. Code Ann. § 41-10-40(D) (1997), as alleged.
3. Respondent further waives any further findings of fact with respect to this matter.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. Respondent admits that the conduct in this matter constitutes sufficient grounds for
citation for failure to pay wages under S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-80 (1997). Respondent hereby
waives any further conclusions of law with respect to this matter.
2. Respondent has full knowledge that they have the right to a hearing and to be
represented by counsel in this matter, and they freely, knowingly, and voluntarily waive such rights
by entering into this Consent Order. Respondent understands and agrees that by entering into this
Consent Order, they voluntarily relinquish any right to judicial review of Division action(s) which
may
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be taken concerning related matters. Respondent understands and agrees that this Consent Order will
not become effective unless and until approved by the Division. Respondent understands and agrees
that this Consent Order, if approved, will be disseminated as a public action of the Division in the
manner provided by law. Respondent understands and agrees that if this Consent Order is not
approved, it shall not constitute an admission against interest in this proceeding or prejudice the right
of the Division to adjudicate this matter.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED WITH RESPONDENT'S CONSENT THAT:
1. Respondent shall pay a fine of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars within thirty (30) days
of the date of this Order. Said fine shall not be deemed paid until received by the Division.
2. Respondent knowingly and voluntarily enters into this Consent Order and waives any
right to a hearing on the matters forming the basis of this agreement. Respondent also waives any
right to appeal this agreement.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
_______________________________________
Stephen P. Bates
Administrative Law Judge
June 25, 1998
WE CONSENT:
_____________________________________ Date: June 22, 1998
Julian H. Gignilliat, Esquire
ATTORNEY for Respondent
_____________________________________ Date: June 19, 1998
Sharon A. Dantzler
ATTORNEY for the South Carolina Department
of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
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