Leo's Coney Owner Pays $500K in Back Wages | Detroit News

A federal court just ordered a Leo’s Coney Island owner to pay $515,000 in back wages and damages to 143 workers — plus $73,784 in fines — after investigators uncovered a scheme where overtime hours were secretly erased from time cards, leaving employees unpaid for the extra time they worked. This isn’t the first time this owner has been hit with labor violations; a 2018 judgment was also part of the reckoning. The case underscores how critical it is to comply with overtime laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act — especially in high-pressure restaurant environments — and serves as a reminder that employers can avoid costly penalties by staying compliant and seeking help through the Department of Labor’s resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf823a5c66009aa8