Nwauzor v. The GEO Group, Inc. (9th Cir.)
Case Overview
GEO Group appealed the $23.2M detainee labor judgment from W.D. Wash. The 9th Circuit affirmed on January 16, 2025, holding GEO is a private for-profit employer subject to Washington's Minimum Wage Act; no federal law or contract bars paying minimum wage. Rehearing en banc denied August 13, 2025.
The Conclusion
**The Ninth Circuit affirmed GEO Group's liability under Washington's Minimum Wage Act.** As a private for-profit employer, GEO must pay minimum wage for detainee labor; no federal law or contract provides an exemption. The $23.2M judgment was upheld.
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Case Analysis
Overview
GEO Group appealed the $23.2M detainee labor judgment from W.D. Wash. The 9th Circuit affirmed on January 16, 2025, holding GEO is a private for-profit employer subject to Washington's Minimum Wage Act; no federal law or contract bars paying minimum wage. Rehearing en banc denied August 13, 2025.
Conclusion
**The Ninth Circuit affirmed GEO Group's liability under Washington's Minimum Wage Act.** As a private for-profit employer, GEO must pay minimum wage for detainee labor; no federal law or contract provides an exemption. The $23.2M judgment was upheld.
Notes
Appeal of Nwauzor district court judgment. Affirmed Jan 16 2025. Rehearing denied Aug 13 2025.
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