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The court approved a settlement agreement in a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action dispute. Employees alleged they worked overtime without compensation on a day-rate basis; the employer claimed exemption under the executive/managerial exemption. The parties settled for $375,000 total, including $209,008 in individual awards, $150,992 in attorney fees, and $10,000 in service awards.
Brewster v. All American Oilfield, LLC Settlement Summary
What Happened
Workers at All American Oilfield alleged the company failed to pay them overtime wages. The employees worked on a daily rate basis and claimed they regularly worked extra hours without receiving overtime pay. The company argued that these workers were managers or executives and therefore exempt from overtime requirements under federal law.
What the Court Decided
Instead of going to trial, both sides reached a settlement agreement approved by the court. The company agreed to pay $375,000 total to resolve the dispute. This included approximately $209,000 distributed directly to the affected employees and $150,992 for attorney fees and legal costs.
Why This Matters
This case reinforces that companies cannot automatically avoid paying overtime simply by classifying workers as managers or paying them a daily rate. Workers who spend significant time performing regular duties—rather than supervising others—may still be entitled to overtime pay. If you believe your employer isn't compensating overtime properly, regardless of your job title, you may have legal protections under federal wage laws.
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