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Plaintiff failed to prove overtime damages under FLSA and NYLL due to insufficient evidence of hours worked, but prevailed on Wage Theft Prevention Act violations, receiving $1,500 in damages plus $15,138.75 in attorneys' fees and $1,685.14 in costs.
Perez v. Rossy's Bakery & Coffee Shop, Inc.
What Happened
A worker sued Rossy's Bakery & Coffee Shop, Inc. over wage theft and claimed the employer failed to provide required workplace accommodations. The employee argued they weren't paid properly for overtime work and that the company violated wage protection laws.
What the Court Decided
The court found mixed results. The judge ruled that the worker didn't have enough proof to win on the overtime pay claim. However, the bakery violated New York's Wage Theft Prevention Act, which requires employers to provide workers with clear information about pay rates and deductions. The court awarded the worker $1,500 in damages, plus an additional $15,138.75 to cover the worker's attorney fees and $1,685.14 in court costs—totaling $18,323.89.
Why This Matters
This case shows that employers must follow wage laws, even when overtime violations aren't proven. Companies face consequences for failing to give workers proper written information about their pay. Winning cases can also require employers to pay worker's legal fees, making wage violations costly for businesses.
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