Carranza v. Dovex.
Plaintiffs are a class of farm workers doing piece work.? They claim a violation of the Minimum Wage Act because the employer averaged all hours worked including piece work and other work. Plaintiffs argue that they should be paid at separate rates, one for piece work and the minimum wage for non-piece work. Decision pending.
WELA filed a joint brief with the Washington Wage Claim Project.? David Mark and Jeffrey Needle wrote the amicus brief.? Read WELA’s Amicus Brief HERE.
Filed on July 31, 2017 in the Washington State Supreme Court.