Software developer pays $1.47 million in FLSA suit
On Oct. 21, a software developer agreed to pay a $1.47 million settlement in a Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit.
This settlement is the second attempt to resolve the labor dispute between the employees and the software company, which develops proprietary solutions for retail and hospitality environments.
The class-action lawsuit was brought to a federal court in California by a group of installation specialists who alleged they were incorrectly classified as exempt and were owed overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40. The workers also claimed the company neglected to pay premium wages for missed rest periods and failed to provide workers with accurate wage statements, according to Top Class Actions, an online informational resource for settlements, lawsuits, and attorneys.
On June 6, the plaintiffs requested opt-in class-action status for FLSA claims and a separate opt-out California class for claims of state law violations. Because the U.S. District Judge determined the California class too small for certification on Aug. 15, the new settlement only reflects FLSA claims.
Under the final agreement, class members will receive about $80 for each week they were employed between July 2009 and March 2013, according to Law360.
Workplaces can avoid FLSA lawsuits by accurately classifying employees based on federal law. Maintaining time and attendance records is also vital in ensuring that workers are properly compensated for their time.
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