Retaliation and Overtime

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law helps employees and contractors collect unpaid overtime from their employers.

Lawsuit filed: Austin construction company sued for minimum wage and overtime violations

Bartley Construction

On March 17, 2014, the overtime attorneys at Dunham & Jones, P.C. filed suit in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division against Bartley Construction, Inc., Capital of Texas Roofing, LLC., Dennis Bartley, and Kay Atwood Bartley, on behalf of former employee Kristie Kidd, alleging both minimum wage and overtime violations.

Capital of Texas Roofing and Siding

Ms. Kidd, whose primary duty was as an administrative assistant, filed suit under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) alleging that she frequently worked more than 40 hours per week, but was never paid time and one half for these hours. Additionally, once she complained about not receiving overtime, Ms. Kidd alleges that Defendants retaliated against her by firing her.

If you or someone you know worked for Bartley Construction, Inc., or Capital of Texas Roofing, LLC. and have a question about your entitlement to overtime, contact Doug Welmaker at Dunham & Jones, PC, at 1-800-344-4444 today.