FLSA Violation – Minimum Wage

By: Derek Hawkins//April 23, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Deborah L. O’Brien v. The Travelers Inn, LLC,

Case No.: 2018AP1483

Officials: FITZPATRICK, J.

Focus: FLSA Violation – Minimum Wage

Deborah O’Brien appeals an order of the Iowa County Circuit Court dismissing her claim against The Travelers Inn, LLC. O’Brien initiated a small claims action alleging that Travelers Inn failed to pay her the minimum wage required by Wisconsin and federal law. I conclude that Travelers Inn failed to meet its obligation to pay O’Brien that minimum wage. Accordingly, the circuit court’s order is reversed and this matter is remanded with directions for the circuit court to enter judgment in favor of O’Brien and to conduct further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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