Defendant's Attorney: Steven M. Hartmann

Description: Hammond, Indiana civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on wrongful denial of overtien compensation in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

"The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Key Provisions of The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Minimum Wage: The FLSA sets a national minimum wage that all covered employers must pay to their employees. The current minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.

Overtime Pay: Employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek must be paid overtime pay. Overtime pay is equal to 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate.

Recordkeeping: Employers must keep accurate records of their employees' wages, hours worked, and other employment-related information.

Youth Employment: The FLSA sets restrictions on the employment of minors, such as the types of jobs they can do and the hours they can work.

Who is Covered by The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The FLSA covers most employees in the United States. However, there are a few exceptions, such as agricultural workers, domestic workers, and certain types of employees in the service industry.

How to File a Complaint with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

If you believe that your rights under the FLSA have been violated, you can file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor. The WHD will investigate your complaint and, if it finds that you have been underpaid, it will order the employer to pay you the back wages that you are owed. The WHD may also assess civil penalties against the employer.

Remedies for FLSA Violations

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

Back wages: Back wages are the wages that an employee would have earned if they had been paid the correct minimum wage and overtime pay.

Liquidated damages: Liquidated damages are an amount of money equal to the back wages amount.

Injunctive relief: Injunctive relief is a court order that prohibits the employer from continuing to violate the law.

Attorney's fees: The employee may be entitled to attorneys' fees if they win their case.

How to Protect Yourself from FLSA Violations

As an employee, you can take steps to protect yourself from FLSA violations, including:

Review your pay stubs carefully to make sure that you are being paid the correct minimum wage and overtime pay.

Keep track of your hours worked so that you can accurately calculate your overtime pay.

Report any suspected FLSA violations to the Wage and Hour Division (WHD).

Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your FLSA rights.

Conclusion

The FLSA is a important law that protects the rights of workers in the United States. If you believe that your rights under the FLSA have been violated, you should take action to protect yourself."

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

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