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The court denied the defendant's motions for interlocutory appeal and certification to Connecticut Supreme Court, and denied the plaintiffs' renewed motion for class certification. The case remains trial-ready with claims for unpaid overtime, sleep time, and meal time compensation under the FLSA and Connecticut Minimum Wage Act.
Aboah v. Fairfield Healthcare Services, Inc.
What Happened
Employees at Fairfield Healthcare Services accused the company of wage theft—specifically not paying them for overtime work, sleep time, and meal breaks. The workers filed a lawsuit claiming the company violated federal and state wage laws.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled that the case will move forward to trial. The judge rejected the company's request to appeal early and denied the workers' request to combine their individual cases into a single class action lawsuit. This means each employee will pursue their claims separately rather than as one group.
Why This Matters for Workers
This decision keeps pressure on the employer to defend itself in court over unpaid compensation claims. While the workers lost their bid to combine cases—which typically strengthens worker bargaining power—their individual wage theft claims remain valid and trial-ready. The ruling demonstrates that courts will allow workers to pursue compensation for unpaid overtime, sleep time, and meal periods when employers fail to pay properly.
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