(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 12, 2009 ) Cherry Hill, NJ - On Friday, August 10, 2009, a Federal District Court Judge approved a settlement in a historic class action lawsuit against Orleans Homebuilders and associated companies. The suit alleged that Orleans treated its site salespeople as illegally exempt from overtime pay under Federal Wage and Hour Laws. The Law Offices of Costello & Mains, P.C. represented the class representatives.

Although Orleans disputed the allegations, Kevin Costello and Deborah Mains were able to resolve the suit and obtain a favorable settlement for the class members. The settlement resulted in significant compensation to the class members who had been unfairly denied overtime pay. After the settlement was approved in Federal Court, Deborah and Kevin commented, "We're thrilled to have been instrumental in not only making sure those who filed claims received their compensation, but also to have been instrumental in altering Orleans' business practices. We understand that the compensation practices which lead to this suit have now been changed."

For over sixteen years, the attorneys at Costello & Mains have represented employees who are refused overtime because the employer claims that certain exemptions apply. The firm also represents employees who are refused overtime because the employer claims that it was not earned. Visit http://www.costellomains.com/ today if you would like to speak to a lawyer about filing a wage and hour claim against your employer.

About the Law Offices of Costello & Mains, P.C.

Kevin Costello and Deborah Mains have been fighting for the workers of New Jersey for nearly 30 years between them, having counseled and represented unions and workers for their entire careers. They can fight your employment rights, harassment, retaliation, discrimination or wrongful discharge claim in Court. They will file claims against your employer to get you the compensation you deserve. If you believe your employment rights have been violated, visit http://www.costellomains.com/ to receive a Free Case Evaluation.

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