At the trial of an action brought under this subchapter, the plaintiff recovers if the jury or the court finds from a preponderance of the evidence that:
(1) the plaintiff is or has been employed by the defendant at any time during the two years preceding the institution of the action;
(2) the original petition filed by or on behalf of the plaintiff is verified; and
(3) the defendant failed to pay the plaintiff the minimum wage under this chapter.