BASF: New Unpaid Wages Case Filed for Production & Manufacturing Employees

The experienced unpaid wages attorneys at Coffman Employment Lawyers have filed a new lawsuit against BASF Corporation alleging that BASF failed to compensate its hourly production/manufacturing employees for all the overtime hours they worked.

BASF Corporation is a global chemical company that develops and manufactures chemical solutions at approximately 46 locations across the United States.

What is the Case Against BASF for Unpaid Wages About?

The lawsuit alleges that BASF expects its production/manufacturing employees to put on certain safety clothing and personal protective equipment (“PPE”) such as chemical/fire resistant clothing, hard hats, eye protection, work boots, and other equipment and tools such as a radio before the scheduled start of their shifts. The lawsuit alleges that BASF’s production/manufacturing employees also routinely stayed past their schedule shift end time to remove the protective clothing and PPE. However, the lawsuit alleges that BASF failed to pay these employees for this pre- and post-shift work, resulting in unpaid overtime.

If I Am Eligible and Choose to Join the BASF Lawsuit, What Could I Potentially Receive From It?

If we can show that you were not properly paid for all overtime work performed for one or more reason(s), the law states that 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 (aka the potential for double [2x or 200%] damages). If the lawsuit is successful, the law also requires BASF to pay our firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.

Can BASF Retaliate Against Me for Joining the Lawsuit?

No. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who participate in wage and hour cases. In other words, it is against the law for employers to “discharge or in any other manner discriminate” against an employee because the employee joins a wage and hour case or otherwise testifies in it. If BASF retaliates, it may be held liable for reinstating you or paying damages, including back pay and double damages (liquidated damages). For more information about retaliation, see the U.S. Department of Labor’s website here. If you have experienced retaliation or are otherwise concerned about retaliation, please contact our firm for an explanation of your rights and protections.