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The court denied defendant's motion to decertify FLSA collective action claims for overtime violations. The court had previously granted partial summary judgment on Team Lead exemption defenses, finding Team Leads were misclassified as exempt employees. The case involves alleged failure to compensate Loan Officers and Team Leads for off-the-clock work and misclassification of Team Leads.
Charbonneau v. Mortgage Lenders of America, LLC
What Happened
Employees at Mortgage Lenders of America alleged the company failed to pay them for work done outside regular hours and incorrectly classified Team Leads as supervisors exempt from overtime pay. The company tried to have the case dismissed and prevent it from being a class action lawsuit covering multiple workers.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the company's request to decertify the collective action, meaning the case could proceed as a group claim. The court also found earlier that Team Leads were improperly classified as exempt employees—they should have qualified for overtime pay instead.
Why This Matters
This ruling is significant because it allows workers to join together in court rather than fighting alone, increasing their bargaining power. It confirms that companies cannot simply label employees as supervisors to avoid paying overtime. The decision strengthens protections for workers who regularly work unpaid hours, establishing that misclassification is illegal under federal wage laws.
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