Jimenez v. Best Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

No one disputes that Ramon Jimenez was never paid at any time he provided services to Best Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. The question presented by the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, therefore, is whether to classify Mr. Jimenez as an employee-entitled to back pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act-or an independent contractor-unprotected under the FLSA. Looking to the economic realities, the Court concludes that Mr. Jimenez was effectively an employee and is entitled to $8,170.75 in back pay. Separately, the Court concludes that summary judgment is improper on Mr. Jimenez's…