Defendant's Attorney: Cynthia L Effinger

Description: Louisville, Kentucky employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories.

"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 FLSA

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

Overtime Pay: Employees must be paid overtime pay of at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Recordkeeping: Employers must keep accurate records of their employees' wages, hours worked, and other 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 Protected by the FLSA?

The FLSA protects almost all employees in the United States, including full-time and part-time workers, salaried and hourly workers, and employees of both private and public employers. There are a few exceptions to the FLSA, such as agricultural workers, domestic workers, and certain government employees.

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 (DOL). The WHD will investigate your complaint and, if it finds that a violation has occurred, it may take action to enforce the law, including filing a lawsuit in federal court.

Remedies for FLSA Violations

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

Back pay: Back pay is the wages that an individual would have earned if they had not been violated.

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

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

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

Conclusion

The FLSA is a vital law that protects the rights of millions of workers. It has helped to create a more fair and equitable workplace for all. If you believe that you have been violated under the FLSA, you should take action to protect your rights."

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

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