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Jury found that defendants willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay overtime compensation to security post supervisors. Court denied defendants' post-trial motions for judgment as a matter of law and new trial, upholding the jury verdict and awarding plaintiffs damages and attorney's fees.
Smith v. Metro Security, Inc.
What Happened
Security post supervisors at Metro Security, Inc. sued their employer, claiming they were not paid overtime compensation when they worked more than 40 hours per week. Overtime pay is required by federal law when employees work extra hours, but the company allegedly failed to provide this pay to these supervisors.
What the Court Decided
A jury agreed with the workers. They found that Metro Security intentionally violated federal overtime laws by refusing to pay overtime compensation. The court rejected the company's attempts to overturn the verdict and ruled in favor of the employees. The company was ordered to pay damages and the workers' attorney fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers cannot avoid paying overtime to supervisors or other workers, even if they claim those employees don't qualify. When companies knowingly break overtime laws, courts can require them to pay damages and cover workers' legal costs. This case shows that workers have a right to pursue payment through the courts when employers withhold wages they've earned.
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