A former employee is taking legal action against a housing corporation, alleging significant labor law violations. Jamel Davis filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 28, 2026, against Amalgamated Housing Corporation. Davis claims that during his employment, he was denied rightful overtime wages and subjected to unlawful wage deductions.
According to the complaint, Davis worked as a porter/handyman for Amalgamated Housing Corporation from December 2022 until February 13, 2026. Throughout this period, he regularly worked between 50 to 60 hours per week but was not compensated at the legally required overtime rate of 1.5 times his regular pay for hours exceeding forty per week. Instead, he was paid at his standard hourly rate of $24.32 even for overtime hours. Davis further alleges that the company deducted time from his workday without providing legitimate meal breaks as defined by labor laws.
The plaintiff accuses Amalgamated Housing Corporation of violating both federal and state labor laws. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Davis seeks unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, and attorney fees. He also cites violations under New York Labor Law (NYLL), including failure to provide wage notices and statements as required by law. The complaint references specific sections such as NYLL §195(1) and §195(3), which mandate clear communication regarding pay rates and detailed wage statements.
Davis’s lawsuit aims to recover all unpaid wages, additional compensation for improper deductions related to work expenses like cellphone use, and damages due to the lack of proper wage documentation from his employer. The plaintiff argues that these failures deprived him of income and delayed his ability to claim owed wages effectively.
Represented by Abdul Hassan Law Group PLLC, Davis is seeking maximum liquidated damages along with interest on unpaid wages and coverage of legal costs incurred in pursuing this action. The case underscores ongoing issues surrounding worker rights in industries where manual labor is prevalent.
The case is being handled by Abdul K. Hassan from Abdul Hassan Law Group PLLC representing Jamel Davis with no listed attorneys for Amalgamated Housing Corporation at this stage. It has been filed under Case ID: 1:26-cv-01675 in front of judges yet unnamed.
Source: 126cv01675_James_Davis_v_Amalgamated_Housing_Complaint_Southern_District_of_New_York.pdf
