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Plaintiff Xiong Chen brought an action against defendants Weiqi Zhang, Shuk Ping Lai, Bai Qiang Su, and 128 Montague Inc. (Andy’s Restaurant) alleging violations of federal and state wage laws, specifically regarding overtime premiums under the FLSA and NYLL, and spread of hours premium under the NYLL. Both parties moved for summary judgment on all claims. The court denied both motions in their entirety, citing numerous genuine disputes over material facts such as employment duration, work hours, breaks, and tip earnings. The court also rejected defendants' argument that Bai Qiang Su was not an 'employer' under the FLSA and NYLL due to the expansive interpretation of the term. Furthermore, the court found that Chen's earnings likely did not even meet the minimum wage requirements.
Xiong Chen v. Weiqui Zhang is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, E.D. New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, E.D. New York.
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Plaintiff Xiong Chen brought an action against defendants Weiqi Zhang, Shuk Ping Lai, Bai Qiang Su, and 128 Montague Inc. (Andy’s Restaurant) alleging violations of federal and state wage laws, specifically regarding overtime premiums under the FLSA and NYLL, and spread of hours premium under the NYLL. Both parties moved for summary judgment on all claims. The court denied both motions in their entirety, citing numerous genuine disputes over material facts such as employment duration, work hours, breaks, and tip earnings. The court also rejected defendants' argument that Bai Qiang Su was not an 'employer' under the FLSA and NYLL due to the expansive interpretation of the term. Furthermore, the court found that Chen's earnings likely did not even meet the minimum wage requirements.
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