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The court granted plaintiffs' motion for conditional certification of an opt-in FLSA collective action, finding that current and former servers at the defendant's restaurant (known as 'Kilt Girls') were similarly situated employees with reasonable basis for claims of wage violations including off-the-clock work and uniform costs.
Johnsey v. BAL TK LLC
What Happened
Current and former servers at a restaurant called "Kilt Girls" sued their employer, BAL TK LLC, claiming wage theft. The workers alleged they were made to work off the clock (without being paid for their time) and were forced to pay for their uniforms—both violations of federal wage laws.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the workers. It approved their request to turn the case into a collective action, meaning multiple employees could join together in one lawsuit rather than each suing individually. The court found that the servers were in similar situations and had legitimate reasons to believe they were owed unpaid wages.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling makes it easier for employees facing wage theft to band together in court. When workers can combine their claims, they have stronger negotiating power against their employer. The decision also reinforces that practices like unpaid work and requiring employees to cover uniform costs violate worker protections under federal law.
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