Waithaka v. Amazon.com Inc

**What Happened** Workers sued Millennium Installation Group, LLC for wage theft, claiming the company failed to properly pay them and contribute required benefits. The employees needed access to the company's payroll records and accounting information to prove their case, but the employer failed to provide these documents despite court orders. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in favor of the workers and issued a default order against Millennium Installation Group. This means the company lost automatically because they didn't respond or comply with the court's previous orders. The judge ordered the company to turn over all payroll records and provide a full accounting of unpaid fringe benefit contributions that should have been made under federal labor laws. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling shows that employers cannot simply ignore court orders or hide payroll information when workers file wage theft claims. When companies fail to cooperate with legal proceedings, courts will rule against them by default. Workers have the right to access payroll records to verify they're being paid correctly, and employers who try to obstruct these investigations face serious consequences. This decision reinforces that transparency in wage and benefit payments is legally required.