By Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal (December 9, 2022 ) –Providence, Rhode Island
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A former Albany restaurant owner is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
A local man is suing a now-closed Thayer Street hibachi restaurant, alleging that the owner violated fair labor laws and failed to pay him overtime during his time as a chef.
Wang Lin is suing Ayame Hibachi LLC, doing business as Ayame Hibachi Express at 269 Thayer St., on behalf of himself and all similarly situated employees, alleging a pattern of willful, malicious and unlawful practices.
Also named as defendants in the lawsuit seeking unpaid wages, overtime, damages and interest are his former supervisors, owner and manager Bowei Zhu, and Leo Doe. Lin has requested class action status.
The article first appeared in The Providence Journal.