Messenger v. Traders Compress Co.

RICE, Chief Judge.

Findings of Fact

1. Plaintiffs are five employees of the defendant, Traders Compress Company, a corporation. They filed this action under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C.A. § 201 et seq., seeking to recover the difference between the minimum rate of 75 cents per hour, provided by said Act as amended, effective January 25, 1950, and the rate of 47% cents per hour which they had actually been paid, and a like sum as liquidating damages. The defendant’s answer admits the employment of plaintiffs and that the rate of pay was as alleged in the complaint.

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