ORLANDO — Florida Federal Magistrate Judge David A. Baker recommended the rejection of a proposed settlement agreement of a wage suit between a Taco Bell franchisee and an employee because the parties failed to provide them with the actual agreement and its terms. According to the judge, the court has no ability to approve an […]
ORLANDO — A recently filed putative, or presumed, class action against Steak ‘N Shake Operations Inc. claims the restaurant chain failed to pay its employees minimum wage and required its tipped employees to perform non-tipped work without proper compensation. The lawsuit was filed in Florida federal court and alleges Steak ‘N Shake’s actions violated the Fair Labor […]
ORLANDO — Employees at nine Florida Jersey Mike’s franchise locations have recently filed a proposed class action overtime pay lawsuit against the franchisee. The employees claim the franchisee of the Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems Inc. avoided paying overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by splitting employee’s hours across the franchisee’s nine stores. Claim […]
ORLANDO — Orlando Regional Medical Center or ORMC is one of the six notable teaching hospitals in the state of Florida. It is a part of the Orlando Health System and is located in downtown Orlando. With more than 1400 beds, it also features in the 10 largest hospitals in the US. The once Luncerne […]
ORLANDO — A District Court in Florida recently decertified a collective action wage and overtime lawsuit against Darden Restaurants Inc., the parent company for restaurant chains Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, the Capital Grille, and Yard House. The lawsuit alleges the company required unpaid off-the-clock work and illegally took tip credit for non-tip work, both of […]
ORLANDO — Florida Hospital Orlando, operated by Adventist Health System is the second largest non-profit acute-care hospital in United States, with more than 1900 beds. The hospital is ranks 8th for adult specialty treatments. It is a part of the Florida Hospital System which has some of the most well-known institutes for cardiology, neuroscience etc. […]