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Court approved a Fair Labor Standards Act settlement on behalf of hourly employees who claimed their employer failed to include rent credits in calculating overtime pay. The settlement was deemed fair and equitable, and the court approved $26,500 in attorney fees.
Wisneski v. Belmont Management Company, Inc.
What Happened
Hourly employees at Belmont Management Company claimed their employer improperly calculated overtime pay. Specifically, the workers said the company failed to include rent credits when determining how much they owed in overtime compensation. When calculating overtime, employers must factor in all forms of compensation employees receive, including rent credits, to ensure workers receive the correct pay rate.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement between the employees and Belmont Management Company. The settlement was found to be fair and reasonable. The court also approved $26,500 in attorney fees to cover the workers' legal costs.
Why This Matters
This case reinforces that employers cannot shortcut overtime calculations by ignoring certain benefits. Workers are entitled to overtime pay based on their complete compensation package. If you receive any form of compensation beyond direct wages—such as rent credits, bonuses, or other benefits—your employer must include these when calculating what you owe in overtime hours. This ruling protects workers from being underpaid for overtime work.
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