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The court affirmed judgment for Healthcare Bridge, finding that Farmer failed to prove her wage claim by a preponderance of the evidence. The court determined that Healthcare satisfied its obligation to Farmer by paying $1,166.73 (the Department of Labor-calculated amount) to the DOL, and Farmer failed to establish entitlement to additional overtime wages.
Claim for unpaid overtime wages App.R. 9(B) duty to file a transcript. Appellant failed to file a transcript of the trial that is the basis of her appeal. Accordingly, we have nothing to review and must presume the regularity of the lower court's proceedings.
Farmer v. Healthcare Bridge: Court Rules Against Unpaid Overtime Claim
What Happened
Farmer sued her employer, Healthcare Bridge, claiming the company owed her unpaid overtime wages. She appealed an earlier court decision that ruled against her.
What the Court Decided
The Ohio appeals court sided with Healthcare Bridge. The court found that Farmer failed to properly document her case for appeal by not submitting a trial transcript—the official record of what happened at trial. Without this record, the court had nothing to review. The court also determined that Healthcare Bridge had satisfied its payment obligations by paying $1,166.73 to the Department of Labor, which was the amount the DOL calculated Farmer was owed. Farmer did not prove she deserved additional overtime pay beyond this amount.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows how important it is to carefully document wage disputes. If you believe your employer owes you overtime pay, gather evidence and ensure your appeal includes complete court records. Missing paperwork can result in losing your case, even if you believe you're right. Workers should consult with an attorney early if pursuing wage claims.
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