Scarmato v. Northern California Thrift Co.

ROCHE, District Judge.

Plaintiffs seek to recover compensation for overtime work allegedly performed for defendant employer, Northern California Thrift Co., said compensation alleged to be due and owing under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

From February 13 to September 30, 1958, the period in issue, plaintiffs were employed by defendant as collectors of delinquent accounts. Both were hired by Joseph Márchese, branch manager, who testified that the terms of employment included a 40-hour work week- — 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Friday — and monthly salaries of $400…