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Perez v. Sixth Avenue Restaurant Management LLC

S.D.N.Y.March 3, 2021No. 1:19-cv-09316
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
710 Labor: Fair Standards
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
settlement

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage TheftDiscriminationRetaliationHostile Work EnvironmentFailure to Accommodate

Outcome

The court approved a settlement in a wage-and-hour case where the plaintiff received $8,000 in compensation (approximately 128% of her alleged maximum recovery of $6,238.50) with $4,500 awarded to plaintiff's counsel for attorneys' fees and costs. The case was dismissed with prejudice.

What This Ruling Means

**Restaurant Workers Sue Over Unpaid Wages** Restaurant workers filed a lawsuit against Sixth Avenue Restaurant Management LLC, claiming the company violated federal wage and hour laws. The workers alleged their employer failed to pay them properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets minimum wage and overtime requirements for most employees. The specific outcome of this case is not available from the court records provided. However, this type of lawsuit typically involves claims that workers weren't paid minimum wage, didn't receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week, or had wages illegally withheld. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights ongoing problems in the restaurant industry, where wage theft is unfortunately common. Workers have legal protections under federal law that require employers to pay at least minimum wage and overtime rates. If you believe your employer isn't paying you correctly, you have the right to file a complaint with the Department of Labor or pursue legal action. Restaurant workers should keep detailed records of their hours worked and pay received, as this documentation is crucial if wage disputes arise. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects most workers, regardless of immigration status.

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