We see successful lawsuits for violation of the federal wage and hour laws frequently enough to make us pretty sure that this sort of failure on the part of employers, whether intentional or not, is quite widespread.
Recently Sutherland Global Services, Ltd. settled a class action suit against it in which it was alleged that it failed to pay overtime to its call center telemarketers.
The suit involved hundreds of workers who, it was claimed, worked more than 40 hours a week, but were not paid overtime. Even though it denied the allegations, Sutherland agreed to a $4 million settlement.
Anyone who is aware of a situation where employees are being deprived of overtime pay should bring this to the attention of a law firm, especially if the employer has several or many outlets or stores. A class action lawsuit may be the best way to resolve this issue. It is important for workers that the laws for their protection be carefully observed.
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