Astro Shapes: Lawsuit Filed for Unpaid Overtime Wages

Coffman Employment Lawyers recently filed a lawsuit against Astro Shapes LLC on behalf of its hourly production/manufacturing employees. In the lawsuit, we allege that Astro Shapes LLC has not paid its employees all of the overtime wages owed to them because they did not pay for pre-shift turnover/shift change before the scheduled start of employee shifts.

Astro Shapes is a manufacturer, extruder, and distributor of aluminum and aluminum products with approximately four manufacturing facilities located in Northeast Ohio.

What is the Lawsuit Against Astro Shapes About?

The new unpaid wages lawsuit alleges that Astro Shapes required its hourly production/manufacturing employees to engage in shift turnover/shift relief before these employees’ shifts without paying them for those work hours. Production/manufacturing employees worked for Astro Shapes’ benefit during these meetings but were nonetheless not compensated for their time.

What Could I Be Eligible to Receive if I Choose to Join the Lawsuit?

If you qualify to join the lawsuit are we are able to show in the lawsuit that you were not properly paid for all compensable overtime work, the law states you could receive (1) unpaid overtime for up to the last three years of work; and (2) liquidated damages in an amount equal to the unpaid overtime. Eligible opt-in plaintiffs can receive double what they were not paid by Astro Shapes. If the lawsuit is successful, the law also requires Astro Shapes to pay our firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.

Can Astro Shapes Retaliate Against ME for Joining the Case?

No. Under federal law, employers like Astro Shapes are prohibited from retaliating against employees who join lawsuits like this one. If Astro Shapes retaliates, it could be held liable for additional damages including reinstatement and monetary damages. If Astro Shapes has retaliated against you or you are concerned about retaliation, please contact our experienced employment attorneys so we can explain your rights and protections.