Wage Theft Cases
2,675 employment law court rulings from public federal records (1964–2026)
691 of 1846 adjudicated opinions ended in a plaintiff win.
About Wage Theft Claims
Wage theft encompasses various violations of wage and hour laws, including failure to pay minimum wage, unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, and illegal deductions from pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage laws establish minimum standards for compensation. These cases may be brought individually or as collective actions.
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Top Employers in Wage Theft Cases
Employers most frequently appearing in wage theft rulings.
Court Rulings (2,675)
An individual who performs services for another for remuneration is presumed to be an employee of the person for which the services are performed, unless it is proven that the individual is an independent contractor under the common-law test. Whether a worker is an independent contractor or an…
CIVIL – Fair Labor Standards Act 29 C.F.R. 785.22 overtime compensation 24-hour shift sleeping period hours worked at-will employment disclaimer employee handbook express agreement continuing to work and accept pay is not conclusive evidence of implied agreement contemporaneous protest summary…
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Data sourced from public federal court records via CourtListener.com. Case outcomes extracted using AI analysis. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The classification of claim types is based on automated analysis and may not reflect the full scope of each case.