Garsjo v. Department of Labor & Industry

This is an appeal from the district court, Valley County, which affirmed a wage decision by a hearings examiner in favor of Loraine Horner.

Carlyle M. Garsjo, employer, is the owner of the Rainbow Motel in Glasgow, Montana. In mid-summer 1974, he hired Loraine Horner, employee, to operate the motel. The first month she was employed on a trial basis and paid by the hour. During this month she worked and was paid for 14 hours per day. At the end of the trial period, she was hired full-time at $275 per month salary and an apartment at the motel valued at $125 per month which she was required to…