Hi Tek car wash slapped with overtime and minimum wage lawsuit
The Hi Tek car wash in Brighton Beach, New York, is among the latest to be charged for improper payroll practices, according to The New York Daily News. Seventeen employees have come forward, alleging the business did not always pay minimum wage or overtime rates.
Aaron Morales Romero recently left his position at Hi Tek after three years of employment because his wages, which were on average $5.25 per hour, did not cover his expenses, the source adds. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees workers $7.25 an hour and time-and-a-half pay if they work more than 40 hours a week. Car washes have recently come under scrutiny with more employees claiming rampant pay violations throughout the industry.
"The affected workers in this case were among the most vulnerable employees that we see. Other employers in the car wash industry should take note and ensure that their payroll practices comply with the law," said Cynthia Watson, regional administrator for the Wage and Hour Division in the Southwest.
Car wash businesses can avoid employee lawsuits by ensuring their payroll practices are in line with the FLSA provisions. By posting a timeclock near the facility's entrance, employers can ensure workers' time attendance is being accurately tracked and compensated.
Aaron Morales Romero recently left his position at Hi Tek after three years of employment because his wages, which were on average $5.25 per hour, did not cover his expenses, the source adds. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees workers $7.25 an hour and time-and-a-half pay if they work more than 40 hours a week. Car washes have recently come under scrutiny with more employees claiming rampant pay violations throughout the industry.
"The affected workers in this case were among the most vulnerable employees that we see. Other employers in the car wash industry should take note and ensure that their payroll practices comply with the law," said Cynthia Watson, regional administrator for the Wage and Hour Division in the Southwest.
Car wash businesses can avoid employee lawsuits by ensuring their payroll practices are in line with the FLSA provisions. By posting a timeclock near the facility's entrance, employers can ensure workers' time attendance is being accurately tracked and compensated.
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