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Court approved a Fair Labor Standards Act settlement agreement totaling $29,287.19 in gross damages to five home health aides who alleged unpaid overtime compensation for travel time between clients. The settlement includes individual payments, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees of $9,762.40.
Morrison v. Columbus Family Health Care LLC Settlement Summary
What Happened
Five home health aides working for Columbus Family Health Care LLC sued their employer, claiming they were not paid for travel time between patient visits. Under federal wage laws, employers must pay workers for time spent traveling as part of their job duties. The workers alleged this unpaid time amounted to overtime work that went uncompensated.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement requiring Columbus Family Health Care LLC to pay $29,287.19 in total damages to the five workers. This included their unpaid wages, additional penalties (called liquidated damages), and $9,762.40 in attorney's fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must pay for travel time between job locations during a shift. Home health aides and similar workers who travel to multiple client locations should track this time carefully. If employers aren't compensating for travel, workers have the right to take legal action to recover unpaid wages. This settlement shows courts will hold employers accountable for wage theft.
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