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The court approved a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) settlement agreement resolving wage-and-hour claims for failure to pay overtime compensation. Three employees received a combined $18,250 in unpaid overtime, liquidated damages, and attorney fees.
Cespedes v. Caribbean Supercenter, Inc. Settlement Summary
What Happened
Three employees at Caribbean Supercenter, Inc. sued their employer for wage theft—specifically, the company failed to pay them overtime compensation they had earned. The workers took legal action to recover money they claimed was owed to them under federal wage laws.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement where the employer paid the three employees a combined total of $18,250. This money covered their unpaid overtime wages, additional damages as a penalty, and their attorney fees for pursuing the case.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must pay workers for overtime hours worked. When companies skip overtime pay, workers have legal options to recover what they're owed. The settlement shows that even if disputes are resolved without a full trial, courts will ensure workers receive compensation they've earned, plus extra damages to discourage future violations. If you believe your employer hasn't paid you properly for overtime, you have legal protections available.
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