company closed owing employees back wages, labor department say they cant help us
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Owners/Shareholders of the company are personally responsible for the wages. Unless all of them declared personal bankruptcy, they are liable to you for your back wages, plus attorneys fees, and penalties for failure to comply with the Pennsylvania Wage and Hour Division. Good Luck.
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