Date: 06-06-2025

Case Style:

Michale Williams v. International Directional Drilling, Inc.

Case Number: 25-cv-60367

Judge: Rodney Smith

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Broward County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Andrew Dunlap, David Mathews, Mike Josephson, Richard Burch, Ryan Morgan

Defendant's Attorney: Tripp Scott, P.A.

Description: Fort Lauderdale, Florida labor and employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. It applies to employees in both the private sector and state and local governments, as well as federal, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The FLSA also established the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) within the Department of Labor to enforce the act.
Key Provisions of the FLSA:

Minimum Wage:

The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour.

Overtime Pay:

Employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek are generally entitled to overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times their regular rate of pay, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Child Labor Standards:

The FLSA prohibits the employment of minors in certain occupations and sets minimum age requirements for various jobs.

Recordkeeping:

Employers must maintain accurate records of wages, hours, and other relevant information.

Youth Employment Standards:

The FLSA also includes standards related to the employment of young workers, such as setting minimum age requirements and limitations on work hours.

Exemptions:

Certain types of employees, such as executive, administrative, professional, computer, and outside sales employees, may be exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under the FLSA.

Outcome: Dismissed.

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