"Miguel Vega alleges that Banana Kelly paid him a flat rate of about $550 a week regardless of how many hours he worked as a maintenance man, a violation of the Federal Labor Standards Act."
"Vega's suit states that Banana Kelly knew, or recklessly disregarded, that he was working more than forty hours in a workweek and was not being paid all wages due for all hours worked."
"The grassroots group is widely respected in the South Bronx for organizing residents in rehabilitating smoldering properties collectively, as the neighborhood faced widespread landlord-set fires."
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Banana Kelly, a Bronx housing nonprofit, alleging improper payment practices. Former employee Miguel Vega claims he was paid a flat rate of $550 weekly, regardless of actual hours worked, violating the Federal Labor Standards Act. Vega asserts he often worked 9- to 10-hour days, seven days a week, while being forced to sign time cards indicating only 35-hour weeks. The lawsuit seeks unpaid wages and damages for Vega and other affected employees, highlighting Banana Kelly's awareness of these practices.
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