Defendant's Attorney: Mahi Mahesh

Description: Grand Rapids, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on 29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act violation.

"The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. It was enacted in 1938 during the Great Depression.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. It was enacted in 1938 during the Great Depression.
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Key Provisions of the FLSA

Minimum Wage: The FLSA establishes a minimum wage that all employers must pay their employees. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour, but many states and municipalities have their own minimum wages that are higher than the federal minimum wage.
Overtime Pay: The FLSA requires employers to pay their employees overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There are some exceptions to the overtime pay requirement, such as for certain occupations and for employees who are paid a salary.
Recordkeeping: The FLSA requires employers to keep accurate records of their employees' hours worked and wages paid. These records must be kept for at least two years.
Child Labor: The FLSA prohibits the employment of children under the age of 16 in most occupations. There are some exceptions to the child labor laws, such as for children who work on their parents' farms or who work in certain entertainment occupations.

Who is Protected by the FLSA?

The FLSA protects most full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. Some exceptions include:

Independent contractors: Independent contractors are not considered employees under the FLSA and are not entitled to minimum wage or overtime pay.
Volunteers: Volunteers are not considered employees under the FLSA and are not entitled to minimum wage or overtime pay.
Salaried employees: Some salaried employees may be exempt from the overtime pay requirement if they meet certain tests.

How to File a Complaint with the FLSA

If you believe that your rights under the FLSA have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). You can file a complaint online, by mail, or in person.

Remedies for FLSA Violations

If an employee is successful in proving a claim for violation of the FLSA, they may be entitled to a number of remedies, including:

Back pay: Back pay is the wages that an employee would have earned if they had not been violated against.
Liquidated damages: Liquidated damages are an amount of money equal to the back pay amount.
Attorneys' fees: The employee may be entitled to attorneys' fees if they win their case.

If you have any questions about the FLSA or your rights under the law, you should consult with an attorney."

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Outcome: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.

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