King, Zeb v. Trek Travel, LLC
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- consent decree
- State
- Wisconsin
- Circuit
- Seventh Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Court approved a class action settlement for $425,000 on behalf of Tour Guides who were allegedly denied overtime wages in violation of the FLSA and state law. Named plaintiff King received a $1,500 incentive award and class counsel received $140,250 in attorneys' fees and costs.
What This Ruling Means
Court Settlement: Trek Travel Wage Violation Case
What Happened
Tour guides working for Trek Travel, LLC claimed the company failed to pay them overtime wages as required by federal law. A named plaintiff, Zeb King, filed a lawsuit on behalf of all affected tour guides, resulting in a class action case—meaning one person represented a group of workers with the same problem.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement requiring Trek Travel to pay $425,000 to compensate the tour guides. Zeb King received an additional $1,500 as a reward for representing the group. The lawyers handling the case received $140,250 to cover their work and expenses.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers can successfully challenge employers who don't pay overtime wages. Class action settlements allow groups of employees to recover money without each person filing their own lawsuit. If you work a job that requires overtime, understanding your right to proper overtime pay—and knowing you can take legal action if denied—is important protection for your paycheck.
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