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The court denied Baptist Healthcare's motion for partial dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6), allowing plaintiff's state law claims for wage theft and off-the-clock work to proceed alongside her FLSA collective action claims.
Roberts v. Baptist Healthcare System, LLC
What Happened
A worker named Roberts sued Baptist Healthcare System, claiming the hospital failed to pay her wages she had earned and required her to work without compensation. She brought claims under both federal law and Texas state law.
What the Court Decided
The hospital tried to get parts of the case dismissed early. The court rejected this request, meaning Roberts' claims would move forward. The judge allowed her state law wage theft and unpaid work claims to continue alongside her federal wage and hour claims.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling is significant because it shows that workers can pursue wage theft claims under state laws in addition to federal protections. By allowing multiple legal theories to proceed, the court gave Roberts more avenues to seek recovery. This outcome supports workers' ability to challenge employers who don't pay for all hours worked, including off-the-clock work—a common employment problem in healthcare and other industries.
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