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The court approved a settlement agreement in which defendants agreed to pay Churchill $12,000 ($6,000 in back wages plus $6,000 in liquidated damages) and Martyka $4,500 ($2,250 in back wages plus $2,250 in liquidated damages) to resolve FLSA overtime wage claims, plus $17,500 in attorney's fees.
Churchill v. AFC Worldwide Express, Inc.
What Happened
Churchill and Martyka worked for AFC Worldwide Express and claimed the company failed to pay them overtime wages they were legally owed. This violated federal wage laws that require employers to pay workers extra for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement where AFC Worldwide Express agreed to pay the workers a total of $16,500. Churchill received $12,000 (including $6,000 in unpaid wages plus an equal penalty amount), and Martyka received $4,500 (including $2,250 in unpaid wages plus an equal penalty). The company also paid $17,500 toward the workers' attorney fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers can recover lost overtime pay through the courts. When employers underpay overtime, workers don't just get their missing wages back—they can also receive additional penalty damages. Additionally, the company had to cover the legal costs, making it easier for workers to afford representation. This demonstrates that wage theft claims are taken seriously by the legal system.
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