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The court approved a settlement agreement whereby the employer agreed to pay the plaintiff $37,500 to $47,500 (depending on apartment-vacancy conditions) to resolve claims for unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. The case was dismissed with prejudice.
Rosario v. Big City Management Inc. — Settlement Summary
What Happened
Rosario filed a lawsuit against Big City Management Inc. in federal court in New York, claiming the company failed to pay overtime wages that were legally owed. The case involved violations of federal wage laws and New York state labor protections designed to ensure workers receive proper pay for extra hours worked.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement in May 2022. Big City Management agreed to pay Rosario between $37,500 and $47,500—with the final amount depending on apartment vacancy rates. The case was dismissed, and the company cannot be sued again for these specific wage violations.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers cannot simply withhold overtime pay. Workers have legal protections requiring companies to compensate them fairly for hours worked beyond standard limits. Settlements like this one show that courts take wage theft seriously and will hold employers accountable. If you believe your employer owes you unpaid wages, you may have legal options to recover what you're owed.
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