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Plaintiffs prevailed on their default judgment motion against employer Avery Cuisine, LLC. The court awarded unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, and prejudgment interest under the New York Labor Law to both employees.
Bonilla Rivera v. Avery Cuisine LLC: Court Rules in Favor of Employees
What Happened
Two employees at Avery Cuisine, LLC brought a lawsuit claiming the restaurant failed to pay them overtime wages they had earned. The employees argued the company violated New York labor laws by not properly compensating them for hours worked beyond their regular schedules.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the employees and awarded them $46,376.10 in total compensation. This amount included the unpaid overtime wages the workers actually earned, plus additional damages as punishment for the violation, and interest that accumulated while the case was pending.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employers cannot simply ignore overtime pay requirements. When companies fail to compensate workers for extra hours, employees have the legal right to sue and recover not just the missing wages, but additional penalties designed to deter this behavior. The case demonstrates that New York courts will hold employers accountable for wage theft and award substantial damages to protect workers' rights.
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