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Kayla D. Hojem v. Klipsch Senior Care, LLC, d/b/a Home Instead
Date: 02-05-2026
Case Number: 25-cv-00425
Judge: James Patrick Hanlon
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Vigo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert Kondras, Jr.
Defendant's Attorney: Carrie Mount Roelle
Description:
Terre Haute, Indiana, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.
The
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees most U.S. workers a federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour) and overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. It also sets standards for child labor, prohibits certain employers from using polygraphs, and mandates specific recordkeeping, covering both private and public sector employees.
Key protections for nonexempt employees include:
Minimum Wage: Guaranteed minimum pay of $7.25 per hour, though higher state/local rates may apply.
Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half (1.5x) the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a 7-day workweek.
Child Labor Protections: Sets 14 as the minimum age for most work and limits hours for minors to ensure safety and education.
Exemptions: White-collar exemptions (executive, administrative, professional, outside sales) exist for employees meeting specific salary and duty tests.
The FLSA does not require paid vacation, sick leave, federal holidays, or severance pay.
The
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees most U.S. workers a federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour) and overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. It also sets standards for child labor, prohibits certain employers from using polygraphs, and mandates specific recordkeeping, covering both private and public sector employees.
Key protections for nonexempt employees include:
Minimum Wage: Guaranteed minimum pay of $7.25 per hour, though higher state/local rates may apply.
Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half (1.5x) the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a 7-day workweek.
Child Labor Protections: Sets 14 as the minimum age for most work and limits hours for minors to ensure safety and education.
Exemptions: White-collar exemptions (executive, administrative, professional, outside sales) exist for employees meeting specific salary and duty tests.
The FLSA does not require paid vacation, sick leave, federal holidays, or severance pay.
Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Kayla D. Hojem v. Klipsch Senior Care, LLC, d/b/a Home In...?
The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed.
Which court heard Kayla D. Hojem v. Klipsch Senior Care, LLC, d/b/a Home In...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Vigo County), IN. The presiding judge was James Patrick Hanlon.
Who were the attorneys in Kayla D. Hojem v. Klipsch Senior Care, LLC, d/b/a Home In...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Robert Kondras, Jr.. Defendant's attorney: Carrie Mount Roelle.
When was Kayla D. Hojem v. Klipsch Senior Care, LLC, d/b/a Home In... decided?
This case was decided on February 5, 2026.