Caltenco v. G.H. Food Inc.
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- appeal
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiff prevailed in FLSA and New York Labor Law wage and hour claims. After appeal and remand, the court recalculated damages to $7,682.20 plus prejudgment interest for overtime, minimum wage, spread-of-hours, and wage statement violations.
What This Ruling Means
Caltenco v. G.H. Food Inc.
What Happened
An employee named Caltenco filed a lawsuit against G.H. Food Inc., claiming the company failed to pay proper wages and wrongfully terminated his employment. Specifically, he alleged the company didn't pay him for overtime hours, didn't pay minimum wage correctly, didn't compensate him for certain work periods, and failed to provide required wage statements.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in Caltenco's favor. The company was found guilty of violating federal overtime laws and New York state wage laws. After the case went through appeals and recalculation, the court ordered G.H. Food Inc. to pay Caltenco $7,682.20 in damages plus additional interest.
Why This Matters
This case reinforces that employers must follow wage and overtime rules. Workers have legal protections requiring employers to pay for all hours worked, maintain proper wage records, and provide documentation of earnings. If employers violate these rules, they face financial penalties. This ruling shows courts will hold companies accountable for wage theft and improper termination.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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