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Court granted in part and denied in part defendants' motion in limine regarding disclosure of overtime evidence. Plaintiff is precluded from introducing specific hourly calculations but may present evidence of average 74 hours per week worked and average 34 hours overtime per week. Plaintiff's sanctions motion was denied.
Keefe v. Britt's Bow Wow Boutique, Inc
What Happened
An employee at Britt's Bow Wow Boutique filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to properly pay them for overtime work. The employer argued that certain evidence about hourly pay calculations should not be allowed in court.
What the Court Decided
The court made a mixed ruling. The judge blocked the employee from presenting specific hourly wage calculations. However, the court allowed the employee to show that they worked an average of 74 hours per week and performed approximately 34 hours of overtime weekly. The judge also rejected the employee's request for financial penalties against the employer for improper conduct.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that while employers can sometimes limit how wage disputes are presented in court, workers can still prove overtime claims through evidence of actual hours worked. If you believe you haven't been paid correctly for overtime, documenting your work hours is crucial—even if exact pay calculations face restrictions.
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