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The parties reached a settlement in principle in this Fair Labor Standards Act collective action alleging unpaid overtime wages. The court ordered submission of the settlement agreement by August 29, 2025, for judicial review of fairness and reasonableness under established FLSA settlement approval standards.
Delcid Orellana v. Jafet Tile Marble Corp.
What Happened
Delcid Orellana filed a lawsuit against Jafet Tile Marble Corp., claiming the company failed to pay overtime wages owed to workers. This was a collective action, meaning multiple employees joined the case alleging similar wage theft problems.
What the Court Decided
Rather than proceeding to trial, the two sides reached a settlement agreement. The court has not yet approved it—the company and worker representatives must submit the final settlement terms by August 29, 2025, for a judge to review and ensure the deal is fair and reasonable to all affected workers.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case highlights that workers can take action when employers don't pay overtime properly. Even though no specific damages amount was announced, the settlement process shows that courts take wage theft seriously. Workers facing similar situations should know they can join together in collective lawsuits to hold employers accountable and recover unpaid wages.
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