Employees of golf courses in and around Myrtle Beach, S.C., recently filed a collective action lawsuit citing claims of minimum wage violations and overtime payment negligence. Burroughs & Chapin Co., a Florida real estate developer, and National Golf Management are facing charges that they violated federal time and attendance policies at multiple locations.

Plaintiff Alan Dutil alleged in the complaint against his employer that he was pressured into working for wages below the federally mandated minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour. In fact, Dutil claimed he was paid an hourly rate of $5.80 and was regularly denied overtime payment in spite of the fact he frequently worked 50 hours per week.

Moreover, Dutil stated he faced termination if he didn't agree to work for less than minimum wage and decline overtime payment. As a bag attendant, Dutil typically interacts with golf course guests and helps carry equipment across various locations. In addition to hourly pay, these employees commonly receive tips from golfers, which doesn't justify the unfair pay rate.

With an improved time and attendance policy, employers can avoid labor violations and workers can perform their duties with full knowledge they are being fairly compensated.

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