On January 27, 2024, RAPAPORT LAW FIRM, PLLC filed a collective action lawsuit in federal court against JDP Restaurant LLC d/b/a Pig N’ Whistle, a Manhattan restaurant group, for unpaid overtime wages. This lawsuit seeks to recover overtime compensation and other wage-related damages under New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) for kitchen workers.
Specifically, this lawsuit alleges that Pig N’ Whistle failed to pay line cooks and similarly situated kitchen workers premium overtime pay (1 ½ times their regular rates of pay) for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
If you’ve worked for Pig N’ Whistle and want to know how this lawsuit may affect your rights, do not hesitate to contact our firm, RAPAPORT LAW FIRM, PLLC for additional information. Also, if you work in any industry and want to ensure you are being paid the wages your entitled to, give the NYC employment lawyers at Rapaport Law Firm a call at (212) 382-1600 to schedule a free and confidential phone consultation.
You can also view the filed complaint here.