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The Department of Labor, represented by Acting Secretary Julie A. Su, obtained default judgment against Gordo Corporation and its owners for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime. The court awarded $746,572.00 in total damages ($373,286.25 in back wages plus equal liquidated damages) and imposed a permanent injunction against future FLSA violations.
Su v. Gordo Corporation: Court Orders Company to Pay $746,572 for Wage Violations
What Happened
The U.S. Department of Labor sued Gordo Corporation and its owners for breaking federal wage laws. The company failed to pay workers the required minimum wage and did not properly pay overtime compensation when employees worked extra hours.
The Court's Decision
The court ruled in favor of the Department of Labor. Gordo Corporation must pay $746,572 in total damages. This includes $373,286.25 in back wages that workers should have received, plus an equal amount in additional penalties. The court also issued a permanent ban preventing the company from violating these wage laws in the future.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must follow federal wage laws. Workers who aren't paid minimum wage or overtime have legal protections, and government agencies will pursue companies that violate these rules. The significant financial penalties—doubling the unpaid wages—sends a strong message that wage theft has serious consequences for employers.
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