Calderon Lara v. Knollwood Road Delicatessen Inc.

**What Happened** A worker named Calderon Lara filed a lawsuit against Knollwood Road Delicatessen Inc., claiming the deli violated federal wage and hour laws. The case was filed in federal court in New York's Southern District in December 2021 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets rules for minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace protections. **What the Court Decided** The outcome of this case is not yet available from public records. The case may still be ongoing, settled out of court, or concluded without a public ruling being reported. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights workers' rights to file federal lawsuits when employers allegedly violate wage and hour laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees by requiring proper payment of minimum wage and overtime compensation. Even when working for small businesses like delis, workers can take legal action if they believe their employer has shortchanged them on pay. Workers should know they have legal options available if they experience wage theft or other pay-related violations, regardless of their workplace size.