Port Chester Business Owner Failed to Pay Overtime and Minimum Wages

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Thursday that Elisa Parto, owner of Elisa’s Food & Plus, Inc., in Port Chester, had pled guilty to the charges of failing to pay minimum wage and overtime, according to a release.

Parto will be required to pay $47,000 in restitution in unpaid wages to 6 former employees.

“My office has consistently taken a firm stance on minimum wage and overtime violations, including the filing of criminal charges where appropriate,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “Protecting the livelihoods of hardworking New Yorkers is a priority for my office and this guilty plea demonstrates that commitment.”

Elisa Parto is expected to be sentenced to 3 years’ probation and pay $11,000 in restitution by March 10, 2016 as part of her plea. She is required to continue to pay $1,000 per month every month thereafter while on probation. If she fails to follow this agreement she could face re-sentencing and up to 1 year in jail.

Sentencing is set for March 10, 2016.

Elisa’s Food & Plus, Inc. is located at 73 Poningo St. in Port Chester.