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Shin v. Party Well Rest & Oriental Bakery Inc

E.D.N.Y.March 28, 2024No. 1:20-cv-01319
Plaintiff WinParty Well Rest & Oriental Bakery Inc$150,000 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

Related Laws

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Outcome

The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, finding that Party Well Rest & Oriental Bakery Inc violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay overtime wages.

What This Ruling Means

**Worker Sues Bakery Over Wage Violations** A worker named Shin filed a lawsuit against Party Well Rest & Oriental Bakery Inc, claiming the company violated federal wage and hour laws. The case involved alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets rules for minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace protections. Unfortunately, based on the available court records, it's unclear how this case was resolved. The court filing from March 2024 doesn't provide enough information to determine whether Shin won or lost the lawsuit, or if the parties reached a settlement agreement. No damages were reported in the available documents. **What This Means for Workers:** Even though we can't see the outcome, this case highlights an important right workers have. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees from wage theft, unpaid overtime, and below-minimum-wage pay. Workers in restaurants, bakeries, and other service industries can file federal lawsuits when employers fail to pay them properly. If you believe your employer isn't following wage and hour laws, you have legal options available, including filing complaints with the Department of Labor or pursuing court action.

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