Levy v. Scheid

**Levy v. Scheid: Court Dismisses Worker's Wage Theft Claims** This case involved workers who sued their employer, Scheid, claiming wage theft under federal racketeering laws (RICO). The workers alleged they weren't paid properly for their work and tried to use strong federal anti-crime laws typically used against organized crime to pursue their case. The court dismissed the workers' claims entirely. The judge ruled that the workers failed to provide enough specific details to support their racketeering allegations and that they waited too long to file their lawsuit, violating the statute of limitations. The case was then sent back to state court, where the workers may still be able to pursue their wage theft claims under state laws. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling shows that using federal racketeering laws for wage theft cases is very difficult and requires strong evidence and proper timing. Workers facing unpaid wages should act quickly and may have better success using state wage and hour laws rather than federal racketeering claims. If you believe your employer has stolen wages, consult with an employment attorney promptly to understand your options and applicable deadlines.