Feds Say Miami Medical Transport Company Failed to Pay Workers Overtime for the Third Time

July 18, 2018

A Miami Beach medical transport company is accused again of shorting workers on overtime pay. This time, it cost them $222,059 in back pay.

The company paid 53 employees an average of $4,189.79 after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found that the company has a problem obeying some parts of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

“(Wage and Hour) investigators determined that Miami Beach Medical Transport LLC failed to pay drivers for time they spent working from home confirming appointments with patients for the following day’s route,” the Department of Labor said in a Wednesday release. “The employer also automatically deducted 30 minutes from employees’ timecards for lunch each day, whether or not employees were actually able to take those breaks.”

A Miami Beach Medical Group employee named filed an unpaid overtime lawsuit in 2012. The suit was dismissed without prejudice in February 2013 for failure to prosecute.

A similar lawsuit was filed by a driver in 2017. The July 11, 2017 settlement says Miami Beach Medical Transport officially denies all of the man’s claims. However, the company paid the man $1,775 to cover his unpaid wages, $2,225 in damages, and $3,500 for Diaz’s attorney’s fees.

The Fair Labor Standards Act has set forth strict standards for employers. If your employer has not paid you in compliance with overtime or minimum wage laws, you are entitled to pursue an unpaid wage claim. Our South Florida Unpaid Overtime Attorneys at Whittel & Melton know you work hard for your money, which is why we have a passion for representing clients against large companies and organizations recover what they rightfully deserve. The law has the power to hold anyone accountable for their wrongful actions, and we want to help you fight for what you are owed.

The best thing you can do if you are being denied overtime pay, is to call us immediately at 561-367-8777. We can arrange a free and confidential consultation to discuss your case. We are experienced trial lawyers, which makes us a powerful ally to have when it comes to recovering unpaid wages. Contact us today.