Baten v. 116 West 32 Cafe LLC

**Restaurant Worker Files Wage Violation Case** This case involved a worker named Baten who sued 116 West 32 Cafe LLC, claiming the restaurant violated federal wage and hour laws. Baten alleged that the cafe broke rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets minimum wage and overtime requirements for most workers in the United States. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay workers at least minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay (time-and-a-half) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Restaurant workers commonly face violations of these rules, including unpaid overtime, wages below the minimum, or being required to work "off the clock." While the specific outcome of this case is not available in the court records provided, the filing itself demonstrates an important point for workers. **What This Means for Workers:** Workers have the right to file lawsuits when employers violate wage and hour laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act allows workers to recover unpaid wages, overtime, and sometimes additional penalties from employers who break these rules. Restaurant and food service workers should know they're protected by these federal laws, regardless of their job title or how they're paid.