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The court granted the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment in part, finding that DM Excavating LLC owed delinquent fringe benefit contributions under ERISA for three employees during the audit period of March 2017 to June 2019, including contributions for the owner David McElrath and all hours worked by covered employees regardless of time spent on CBA-covered work.
Wilson v. DM Excavating, LLC - Case Summary
What Happened
Wilson and other employees sued DM Excavating, LLC over missing fringe benefit contributions. These are extra payments—beyond regular wages—that employers are required to set aside for workers' benefits like health insurance and retirement savings under an employee contract. The company failed to make these payments for a two-year period.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of the employees. It found that DM Excavating owed unpaid fringe benefit contributions for three workers between March 2017 and June 2019. The company was required to contribute for all hours worked by covered employees, not just specific job tasks. The owner, David McElrath, also owed contributions.
Why This Matters
This case shows that employers cannot pick and choose when to pay required fringe benefits. Workers are entitled to these contributions for all eligible hours worked, regardless of the type of work performed. If an employer owes you fringe benefits, you have the right to pursue legal action to collect them.
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