Guardian Veterinary Management LLC Wage and Hour Lawsuit
On January 14, 2025, Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class action against Guardian Veterinary Management LLC; 18E Kingsbridge RD LLC; 4 Hardscrabble Heights LLC; Hardscrabble Veterinary Hospital PLLC, a premier veterinarian provider, and its owner Jason Berg. Specifically, this lawsuit represents current and former non-exempt employees and manual workers including, but not limited to, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and facilities workers.
The federal complaint states that Guardian Veterinary violated the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) by paying its employees on a bi-weekly basis when the NYLL requires manual workers to be paid on a weekly basis. Additionally, Guardian Veterinary failed to pay salaried workers overtime for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week, allegedly misclassifying employees as exempt from overtime. Some employees also received additional payments labeled “Misc Earning” during their employment that weren't factored into their regular rate of pay for purposes of calculating overtime.
What does the Guardian Veterinary Management lawsuit allege?
The lawsuit alleges Guardian Veterinary paid manual workers, including veterinary technicians and assistants, on a bi-weekly basis instead of the weekly schedule New York law requires, and separately failed to pay salaried workers proper overtime by misclassifying them as exempt.
What was "Misc Earning" pay, and why does it matter?
Some employees received additional payments labeled “Misc Earning” that, according to the lawsuit, weren't factored into their regular rate of pay when calculating overtime, which would have understated the overtime they were owed.
Do I need to do anything to join this lawsuit?
It depends on how the case is structured. An FLSA collective action generally requires affected workers to opt in, while a class action may include workers automatically. The fastest way to find out where you stand is to contact Fitapelli & Schaffer directly.
What can I recover if this applies to me?
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to recover unpaid wages, overtime, liquidated damages, and other damages tied to the specific violations alleged in this case.
Where can I view the complaint that was filed?
The filed complaint is publicly available as a PDF, linked directly from this page.
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