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Shamis v. Solil Management, LLC

S.D.N.Y.December 23, 2022No. 1:20-cv-07064
SettlementSolil Management, LLC$2,019.24 awarded
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Labor: Fair Standards
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
consent decree

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

The court approved a settlement agreement in which the plaintiff recovered $1,346.16 in unpaid wages under the FLSA and New York Labor Law, plus $673.08 in attorneys' fees, for a total of $2,019.24.

What This Ruling Means

**What Happened** A worker named Shamis filed a lawsuit against their employer, Solil Management, LLC, claiming the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is the federal law that sets rules for minimum wage, overtime pay, and other basic workplace protections. While the specific details of Shamis's complaint aren't provided, FLSA violations typically involve issues like unpaid overtime, being paid below minimum wage, or being misclassified as exempt from overtime when you should receive it. **What the Court Decided** The outcome of this case is not yet available, as it was filed in late 2022 and may still be pending or recently resolved. No damages have been reported at this time. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case represents the type of legal action workers can take when employers don't follow federal wage and hour laws. The FLSA gives employees the right to sue their employers for unpaid wages and overtime. Even if you're unsure about your rights, these laws exist to protect you from being underpaid or having your overtime wages withheld. Workers should keep detailed records of their hours and pay to protect themselves.

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