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Ore v. H & C Cleaning Corp

E.D.N.Y.March 15, 2023No. 1:22-cv-00020
Plaintiff WinH&C Cleaning Corp$67,222.41 awarded
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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
default judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

Plaintiffs won default judgment against H&C Cleaning Corp for FLSA and NYLL wage violations. Cynthia Ore was awarded $41,179.38 and David Rosas was awarded $26,043.03 in damages, unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and statutory damages. Default judgment against individual defendant Chuc-Tzuban was denied without prejudice due to improper service.

What This Ruling Means

**Ore v. H & C Cleaning Corp: Fair Labor Standards Act Case** This case involved a worker named Ore who brought claims against H & C Cleaning Corp for violating 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 what H & C Cleaning Corp allegedly did wrong aren't provided, FLSA violations typically involve issues like not paying minimum wage, failing to pay overtime for hours worked over 40 per week, or misclassifying employees. Unfortunately, the court's final decision in this case is not available in the public records, so we don't know whether the worker won or lost, or what remedies may have been ordered. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights that workers have legal protections under federal law regarding pay and working hours. If employers violate these rules, workers can file lawsuits to seek compensation. The FLSA covers most employees and gives them the right to fair wages for their work. Workers who believe their employer isn't following wage and hour laws should document their concerns and may want to consult with an employment attorney about their rights.

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