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Wadzanai

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Can employees file a suit to recover back wages and overtime pay? If so, what are the limitations for FLSA violations?

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An Idaho resident bought a large quantity of jeans over the Internet from a Maine company. When a dispute over the quality of the product arose, the Idaho resident sued the Maine company in Idaho state court. When the Maine company protested, the supreme court of Idaho, in Blimka v. My Web Wholesalers, held that the buyer:
 a. could sue in state court in Idaho or in Maine b. could sue in state court in Idaho
  c. could sue in state court in Maine
  d. could sue in either federal or state court in Maine e. none of the other choices are correct


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Yes, employees can file a suit to recover back wages and overtime pay plus liquidate 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.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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