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Bolyard v. Shiva Shakti Two Corporation

N.D. OhioJanuary 22, 2020No. 1:19-cv-02402
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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
summary judgment
State
Ohio

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

Court granted plaintiffs' motion for conditional class certification in this FLSA collective action alleging minimum wage and overtime violations at a Super 8 motel. The court rejected defendants' procedural objections and approved notice procedures for opt-in plaintiffs, though the underlying merits remain undecided.

What This Ruling Means

**Bolyard v. Shiva Shakti Two Corporation - Employment Law Case Summary** **What Happened:** An employee named Bolyard filed a lawsuit against Shiva Shakti Two Corporation, claiming the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is the federal law that sets rules about minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace standards. While the specific details of Bolyard's complaint aren't provided in the available information, FLSA violations typically involve issues like unpaid overtime, being paid below minimum wage, or improper classification of workers. **Court Decision:** The court dismissed Bolyard's case in January 2020. A dismissal means the court threw out the lawsuit without awarding any money to the employee. No damages were reported, indicating Bolyard received no compensation from the company. **What This Means for Workers:** This case shows that simply filing an FLSA claim doesn't guarantee success. Workers need strong evidence and proper legal documentation to prove wage and hour violations. If you believe your employer has violated wage laws, it's important to keep detailed records of your hours worked, pay received, and any communications about your wages. While this particular case was unsuccessful, the FLSA still provides important protections for workers when violations can be properly proven in court.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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