De Los Santos v. Alexiades, M.D.

**Worker Claims Unpaid Wages from Doctor Employer** This case involved a worker named De Los Santos who sued Dr. Alexiades for wage theft and violations of federal wage laws. The employee claimed the doctor failed to pay proper wages as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets minimum wage and overtime rules for most workers. The worker filed the lawsuit in federal court in New York's Southern District in November 2021. The case centered on allegations that the physician employer violated wage and hour laws, though the specific details of what wages were unpaid or how the violations occurred are not provided in the available information. The final outcome of this case is not yet known, and no damage amounts have been reported. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This case highlights that workers in medical offices and healthcare settings have the same wage protection rights as other employees. The Fair Labor Standards Act applies to most workplaces, including doctor's offices, and employees can take legal action when employers fail to pay minimum wage or overtime. Workers should keep detailed records of their hours and pay to protect themselves if wage disputes arise.