Zepeda v. Halftime Bar & Grill Corp.

E.D.N.Y.January 18, 2023No. 2:22-cv-02355

Plaintiff WinHalftime Bar & Grill Corp.$96,755.18 awarded

Case Details

Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Status: Unknown
Procedural Posture: default judgment
State: New York
Circuit: 2nd Circuit

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage TheftHarassmentDiscrimination

Outcome

Plaintiff obtained a default judgment against defendants for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, New York Labor Law wage-and-hour provisions, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The court awarded total damages of $96,755.18 for unpaid wages, spread-of-hours compensation, liquidated damages, wage-statement/notice violations, back pay, and emotional distress.

What This Ruling Means

**Zepeda v. Halftime Bar & Grill Corp. - Employment Law Case Summary** **What Happened:** A worker named Zepeda filed a lawsuit against Halftime Bar & Grill Corp., claiming the restaurant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is the federal law that sets rules for minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace standards. While the specific details of Zepeda's complaint aren't available, FLSA violations typically involve issues like unpaid overtime, working off the clock, or not receiving proper minimum wage. **What the Court Decided:** The outcome of this case is not yet known or publicly available. The case was filed in federal court in New York's Eastern District in January 2023, but there's insufficient information to determine how it was resolved. **Why This Matters for Workers:** Even without knowing the outcome, this case highlights workers' rights to fair pay under federal law. Restaurant and hospitality workers are particularly vulnerable to wage violations, including unpaid overtime and illegal tip practices. Workers should know they can file federal lawsuits when employers violate wage and hour laws. The FLSA protects all covered employees, regardless of their job title or industry, ensuring they receive the wages they've legally earned.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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