McGowen v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Kaul, J.:

This is an action by employees against a corporation to recover wages and statutory penalties under the provisions of K. S. A. 44-301, et seq., [Repealed, Laws of 1973, now K. S. A. 44-313, et seq.]. The underlying question presented is whether plaintiffs’ claims fall within the contemplation of K. S. A. 44-306.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (defendant-appellee) is a public utility providing communications services to die public in the State of Kansas.

Plaintiffs-appellants were employees of D & M Cable Company. D & M contracted with…