Quote Originally Posted by hfry View Post
Hurts Donut Company shuts down temporarily to handle staff changes - OUDaily.com: News
Probably the most troubling part of this, is the possible violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

McQuown said that she had to stay over her allotted shift multiple times. McQuown said she was paid her regular wage for these extra hours.

“There wasn’t solid communication between management and employees,” Clegg said.


McQuown said that employees who had worked more than 40 hours at the store were eligible for pay raises, but employees never received those raises.


Clegg said that the pay raises were a misconception — front of the house staff members (including shift leaders) were always supposed to be paid minimum wage. Kitchen workers had the opportunity for raises based on their performance and availability.
The employee, McQuown, didn't disclose if they were scheduled for the full 40 hours per week though. So that part of the story is still being left out. Regardless, they came in with a fanfare and seem to be one of those places where college kids can get a job while going to school. I would expect most would be part time and the minimum wage part is a non-issue, since there is nothing wrong with that.