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Kanchanawong v. Amobee, Inc.

S.D.N.Y.December 27, 2021No. 1:21-cv-04409
Plaintiff WinAmobee, Inc$250,000 awarded
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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

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, finding Amobee, Inc. liable for wage theft.

What This Ruling Means

**Worker Sues Tech Company Over Unpaid Wages** Kanchanawong sued Amobee, Inc., a technology company, claiming the employer violated federal wage and hour laws. The worker alleged that Amobee failed to pay proper wages as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is the federal law that sets minimum wage and overtime rules for most employees. The case centered on wage theft claims, meaning the worker believed they were not paid all the money they were legally owed for their work. This could involve unpaid overtime, withheld regular wages, or other compensation violations. The court documents available don't show how this case was ultimately resolved or what damages, if any, were awarded to the worker. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights that employees have legal protections under federal law when employers don't pay proper wages. Workers can file lawsuits under the FLSA to recover unpaid wages and overtime. If you believe your employer hasn't paid you correctly, you may have legal options. Keep detailed records of your hours worked and pay received, as this documentation is crucial in wage theft cases. Consider consulting with an employment attorney if you suspect wage violations.

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