GEO Detainees Entitled to Minimum Wage, Wash. Justices Say

By Daniela Porat · December 21, 2023, 6:59 PM EST

The Washington Supreme Court said Thursday that civil detainees confined to a privately run facility and working while behind bars are considered employees and entitled to the state minimum wage — a decision...

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Case Information

Case Title

Ugochukwu Nwauzor, et al v. The GEO Group, Inc.

Case Number

21-36024

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3790 Other Labor Litigation

Date Filed

December 13, 2021


Case Title

State of Washington v. The Geo Group, Inc.

Case Number

21-36025

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3790 Other Labor Litigation

Date Filed

December 13, 2021