Cupp v. MHM Health Professionals, LLC d/b/a Centurion Professionals

**Healthcare Workers Challenge Pay Practices in Federal Court** This case involved healthcare workers employed by MHM Health Professionals (doing business as Centurion Professionals), a healthcare staffing company. The workers sued their employer claiming violations of federal wage and hour laws, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The dispute centered on how the company classified workers and whether employees were properly compensated for their work, including issues like overtime pay and minimum wage requirements. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mixed decision, meaning some parts of the workers' claims succeeded while others did not. The court addressed the specific wage and hour violations alleged by the employees, though the exact details of which claims were upheld versus dismissed aren't specified in the available information. No monetary damages were reported as part of this ruling. This case matters for workers because it highlights ongoing issues in the healthcare staffing industry regarding proper employee classification and compensation. Healthcare workers should be aware of their rights under federal wage and hour laws, including entitlement to overtime pay and proper classification as employees versus independent contractors. If you believe your employer isn't paying you correctly, documenting your work hours and pay can be important for potential legal claims.