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Violations regarding minimum wage, overtime pay, and employee record-keeping have caused the El Matador and El Caporal restaurants in Decatur, Illinois to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor's order to pay $1,149,702.50 in back wages to 64 current and former employees.
According to the Decatur Tribune, there were three restaurants run by the companies that had violated workers' rights as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. El Matador operated two restaurants and was required to pay $387,429.87 to 34 employees, and 30 employees at El Caporal restaurant received portions of $187,421.41. Owners also had to pay an equal amount in liquidated damages.
These judgments came after servers were only allowed to take home the tips that they directly received from customers. The restaurants forced them to return portions of their paychecks to the company. Non-tipped staff members, like cooks and busboys, were not paid minimum wage, and most employees were required to work before and after punching the time clock.
The Houston fair wage and overtime attorneys at Kennedy Hodges warn workers that this happens a lot more than people think. You should always be aware of the hours that you work and what you should be paid for those hours. If you feel that you are not being treated fairly when it comes to overtime and your pay, order a free copy of Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim . Call us today at 888.449.2068 for your free consultation.
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