She alleged that her former employer, Genesis, automatically took a meal break deduction regardless of whether she actually performed compensable work during this period, in violation of the FLSA. As the statute permits, she sued for damages "on behalf of herself and others similarly situated." Genesis answered Symczyk's complaint and simultaneously served a Rule 68 offer of judgment for "$7,500 in alleged unpaid wages, plus attorneys' fees, costs and expenses as determined by the Court," in full satisfaction of her own claim.