Unpaid Overtime Lawsuits on the Rise in America

16 Sep Unpaid Overtime Lawsuits on the Rise in America

Overtime pay is a very basic concept, and the rules of its application are not generally ambiguous. Unfortunately, many American workers are getting a raw deal thanks to unscrupulous employer practices.

According to US law, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for any time workerd which exceeds the 40-hour workweek. The rate of overtime pay is calculated by taking the employee’s base pay and multiplying it by 1.5. Unfortunately, many companies across the country do not strictly adheer to these rules.

FedEx and Schneider Hit by Class Action Lawsuit

A slew of class action lawsuits have been filed against FedEx for flouting labor laws. Individuals working as truck drivers for the shipping company came forward, accusing the company of not accurately paying them overtime. They claimed that they would sometimes work 10 hours per day without receiving any overtime.

Another company that has come under fire for not paying its workers their rightfully earned wages is Schneider Logistics. The company, tasked with the responsibility of delivering various imported items to different Walmart stores all over the country, was accused of not paying its workers the required time-and-a-half overtime. As a result, its workers came together to file a wage theft lawsuit which eventually settled for $21 million.

Tip of the Iceberg

These are just two small examples taken from a sea of recent lawsuits which have been filed by disenfranchised workers. Employers ostensibly state that they are doing nothing wrong even when they get caught clearly exploiting their workers. it’s not uncommon for employers to falsify worksheet records, ask employees to sign waivers or simply feign ignorance over the whole matter.

This trend will continue to go on if workers don’t stand up and fight for their rights. This involves knowing the various labor laws, as well as taking legal action such as filing an unpaid overtime lawsuit or wage theft lawsuit through experts like an employer attorney.

Get Help Today

If you’ve been exploited by your employer and feel you’re owed back pay, you need the best legal representation to help you recover lost wages. Call Rasansky Law Firm today at 1-877-659-1620 for a free analysis of your case. Alternatively, you can fill in the email form on this page if you prefer to write it out. We look forward to helping you get the money you’re rightfully owed!