US Department of Labor recovers $97K in back wages for 26 workers after North Miami Beach deli failed to pay overtime at required rates

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Matryoshka Deli Food, an employer based in North Miami Beach, Florida, has been found to have violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by failing to pay overtime correctly. The company paid employees straight-time rates for all hours worked, including overtime hours, and did not record the correct overtime pay and hours worked for all employees. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $97,635 in back wages and liquidated damages for 26 workers. The investigation highlights the importance of accurate pay and recordkeeping, and advises employers to seek assistance from the Wage and Hour Division to ensure compliance with labor laws.