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Alexander Alicea, et al. v. Peters Plumbing, Inc., et al.
Date: 06-06-2025
Case Number: 23-cv-6018
Judge: Lisette M. Reid
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Broward County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Elliot Kozolchyk and Dillon Cuthbertson
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida employment law lawyers represented the parties in a Fair Labor Standards Act violation dispute.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as referenced in 29 U.S.C. 201, is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for workers in the private sector and state and local governments. It ensures employees are paid at least the minimum wage and receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week. The law also sets age restrictions on employment and prohibits oppressive child labor.
Key aspects of the FLSA include:
Minimum Wage:
The federal minimum wage in 2025 is $7.25 per hour.
Overtime Pay:
Nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Recordkeeping:
Employers are required to maintain accurate records of employee hours worked, wages paid, and other information.
Child Labor:
The FLSA prohibits oppressive child labor and sets age restrictions for employment in different types of work.
Enforcement:
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing the FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as referenced in 29 U.S.C. 201, is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for workers in the private sector and state and local governments. It ensures employees are paid at least the minimum wage and receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week. The law also sets age restrictions on employment and prohibits oppressive child labor.
Key aspects of the FLSA include:
Minimum Wage:
The federal minimum wage in 2025 is $7.25 per hour.
Overtime Pay:
Nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Recordkeeping:
Employers are required to maintain accurate records of employee hours worked, wages paid, and other information.
Child Labor:
The FLSA prohibits oppressive child labor and sets age restrictions for employment in different types of work.
Enforcement:
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing the FLSA
Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of Alexander Alicea, et al. v. Peters Plumbing, Inc., et al.?
The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.
Which court heard Alexander Alicea, et al. v. Peters Plumbing, Inc., et al.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Broward County), FL. The presiding judge was Lisette M. Reid.
Who were the attorneys in Alexander Alicea, et al. v. Peters Plumbing, Inc., et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Elliot Kozolchyk and Dillon Cuthbertson. Defendant's attorney: .
When was Alexander Alicea, et al. v. Peters Plumbing, Inc., et al. decided?
This case was decided on June 6, 2025.