Sierra Berdecía v. Pedro A. Pizá, Inc.

Relying on the minimum wage legislation in force in Puerto Rico since 1941,1 the Secretary of Labor filed a complaint against the corporation Pedro A. Pizá, Inc. for vacation pay. The action was originally brought for the benefit of seven automobile salesmen on commission, but subsequently four other beneficiaries were included. The claim covers the period from 1951 to 1959. There is no controversy as to the amount if we interpret the minimum wage decrees as covering the work performed by them. The only issue 2 is whether, on the basis of the evidence heard, the persons for whose benefit…