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Wage and Hour Lawsuits Recover Millions for Employees

Workers spend up to 40 hours a week putting in time to earn a paycheck, but often times employers take advantage of them and commit the crime of wage theft. This is a violation of FLSA laws, and these employers can be hit with costly wage and hour lawsuits.  Wage and hour lawsuits are class action lawsuits that allow a group of employers or former employers come forward with legal action against these entities. Most wage and hour claims take the form of class action lawsuits because any harm done in this form is usually done to several people at once. The Department of Labor estimates that more than 70% of employers violate the FLSA. If you feel as if you’ve been mistreated by an employer when it comes to your wage and hour rights, contact a lawyer for a case examination. These professionals can help you determine the best course-of-action and if a class action settlement is a good idea moving forward. When done right, these lawsuits can win workers millions in wage and h
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Ohio Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees

Tipped employees are covered by both state and federal minimum wage law in Ohio. The federal minimum wage for tipped employees is lower than the state law, which means employers are required to apply the minimum wage in Ohio. It is important to know that minimum wage for tipped employees in Ohio is higher than the federal minimum wage, due to Ohio wage laws. In Ohio, the minimum wage for tipped employees is $4.35 in 2020. In order to pay this rate, an employer must ensure that your wages plus your tips equal at least the minimum wage. If you believe your employer is not following the federal minimum wage for tipped employees, the Paycheck Warriors at Barkan Meizlish, LLP are here to help !
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Distribution and Manufacturing Investigation in Columbus, Ohio

There is extensive wage theft in the distribution and manufacturing sector because these types of companies have an interest in pursuing the competitive drive to create and deliver to market products that are less costly than their competitors’ prices.   Employers increasingly control wage costs by creating illegal schemes to pay employees in violation of federal and state wage laws is wage theft. The FLSA sets out specific regulations for the manufacturing industry. First and foremost, federal minimum wage and overtime laws apply to employees who work in manufacturing and are non-exempt. If you believe that you have been affected by these practices, send us an email at info@barkanmeizlish.com or call at 800-274-5297 for more information.
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Join Class Action Lawsuit Against Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler

In a recent $135,000 settlement, the Arizona-based chain Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler was found at fault for multiple minimum wage and overtime violations. The 55 employees affected by these abuses against the Fair Labor and Standards Act will receive back pay for their lost wages pursuant to this settlement. Current and former employees of Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler locations across the country who believe they were affected by unfair labor practices should contact an attorney today. The Paycheck Warriors at Barkan Meizlish, LLP are here to help you reclaim lost income, no matter what state you live in. If you have been employed at a Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler location in Ohio or any other state, and believe that you have experienced wage violations, you may be eligible to join a collective action against Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler . Send us an email or call us at 800-274-5297 .
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Class Action Lawsuit Against Ohio Gorematory, LLC

While Halloween and the scary attractions associated with it may be months away, something sinister has been going on at the Ohio Gorematory. Workers are claiming that they were never paid the wages they earned during the 2019 and possibly previous seasons. If you or someone you know worked at the Ohio Gorematory and believe you were improperly paid, contact the Paycheck Warriors at Barkan Meizlish, LLP. You may be eligible to join a class-action lawsuit against the company and pursue criminal charges for violations of child labor laws in court. The Paycheck Warriors at Barkan Meizlish, LLP are actively investigating a potential class-action lawsuit against Ohio Gorematory, LLC in an effort to recover the stolen wages for minors and other workers alike. If you have been employed at the Ohio Gorematory, and believe that you have experienced wage violations, you may be eligible to join a collective action against Ohio Gorematory, LLC . Call us at 800-274-5297 .
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Wage Theft Claims Against Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchens

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen has been in the spotlight for the last several months—but not for the reason you’d think. With the unpreceded success of their chicken sandwich, re-introduced to the menu in November 2019, media has been buzzing with Popeye’s talk. However, something far more sinister has been brewing beneath the surface. Claims of wage theft and unfair labor practices in multiple states have been filed against HZ OPS Holding, Inc., a franchise with Popeye’s locations across the United States. The potential Popeye’s class action lawsuit affects current and former employees of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen locations operated by HZ OPS Holding, Inc. If you have been employed at a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen operated by HZ OPS Holding, Inc., and believe that you experienced any number of wage violations, you may be eligible to join a collective action against HZ OPS Holding, Inc. Send us an email or call us at 800-274-5297 .
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