Hilda L. Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor, United States Dept. of Labor v. Poetry Corp.
Published: Apr. 16, 2011 | Result Date: Jun. 30, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 2:10-cv-04797-AHM-FMO Settlement – $52,956
Facts
Don & J Inc., Nu Plus USA Inc., and A-do Fashion Inc., sewing contractors, produced goods for Poetry Corp., a ladies' garment manufacturer, from 2009 to 2010.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The Secretary of Labor for the U.S. Dept. of Labor filed suit against Poetry Corp., alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), regarding employees who worked for the sewing contractors. The Secretary contended that the sewing contractors failed to pay employees the federal minimum wage and also failed to pay for overtime hours. The Secretary further alleged that Poetry Corp. transported, delivered, and sold products knowing employees who were not lawfully compensated produced the goods.
Damages
The Secretary sought to prevent future practices, as well as restitution for the employees.
Result
The parties reached a settlement for $52,956.
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