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The court granted plaintiff's motion for class certification for Wisconsin sales representatives' overtime pay claims under state law, but required amendment of the class definition to exclude those without commissions/bonuses and to end the class period on January 25, 2020, when the employer changed its overtime calculation method.
DiSalvo v. CRM US, Inc. — Case Summary
What Happened
Zachary DiSalvo sued his employer, CRM US, Inc., claiming that the company failed to properly pay overtime to its Wisconsin sales representatives. The dispute centered on how the company calculated overtime pay for employees who earned commissions and bonuses.
What the Court Decided
The court allowed DiSalvo's case to proceed as a class action lawsuit, meaning multiple employees could join the case together rather than suing individually. However, the court made two important changes: the group could only include sales representatives who actually received commissions or bonuses, and the class period ended on January 25, 2020, when the company changed how it calculated overtime.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling is important because it confirms that groups of employees can challenge wage-related practices together. When companies allegedly underpay overtime, employees can potentially pursue claims collectively rather than alone, which makes it more practical to hold employers accountable. The decision also signals that courts will examine how companies calculate overtime pay, particularly when commissions and bonuses are involved.
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