Author Question: What remedies can an employee seek under the Fair Labor Standards ... (Read 86 times)

viki · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

What remedies can an employee seek under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Question 2

Because of in rem jurisdiction, if Illinois resident Andy sues Alabama resident Carol over a Illinois property dispute and Carol refuses to respond, the Illinois court may:
a. not decide who the rightful owner is because it lacks personal jurisdiction over Carol
b. not decided who the rightful owner is because it lacks personal jurisdiction over Alabama c. not decide who the rightful owner is because it lacks relative jurisdiction over Carol
d. decide who the rightful owner is because Illinois and Alabama have a special agreement e. none of the other choices are correct

josephsuarez · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Employees may file suit to recover back wages and overtime plus liquidated damages in an equal amount. They may also seek reinstatement and may recover legal fees. The statute of limitations for violations is two years; for willful violations it is extended to three years. Employees generally may not release employers for less than the full amount owing, nor may employees waive their rights to compensation under the act. The child labor prohibitions are enforced by the prohibition of interstate shipment of goods produced by child labor and by fines. Fines may also be levied against employers who keep inadequate wage and hour records.

Answer to Question 2

e