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The skilled unpaid wages lawyers at Coffman Employment Lawyers recently filed a lawsuit against McWane LLC. The lawsuit is on behalf of all of McWane’s hourly production and manufacturing employees. The lawsuit alleges that McWane has a practice of not paying its hourly production and manufacturing employees for all overtime worked because it requires them to put on safety clothing and equipment before the start of their shifts and complete other pre-shift work without compensation.
McWane is a large ductile iron pipe manufacturer with several locations across the United States.
What Is the New Overtime Wages Lawsuit Against McWane About?
The lawsuit alleges that McWane required its production and manufacturing employees to arrive before the start of their shifts to don personal protective equipment(PPE) and safety clothing. The lawsuit alleges that McWane did not pay these production and manufacturing employees for the time they spent completing these tasks, resulting in unpaid overtime wages.
If I Join This Lawsuit, What Could I Be Eligible to Receive?
If you are eligible to join and we can show in the lawsuit 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 McWane to pay our firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.
Can McWane Retaliate Against Me for Joining the Case?
No. Federal law called the Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for joining a lawsuit like this one. If McWane retaliates, it may be held liable for additional damages including reinstatement, back pay, and double damages(liquidated damages). If you have experienced retaliation or are concerned about retaliation, please contact our experienced employment attorneys so we can explain your rights and protections.
How Can I Learn More About This Lawsuit and Potentially Join It?
To learn more about this new lawsuit against McWane for unpaid overtime, you can contact Coffman Employment Lawyers by phone at 614-618-4652 or by email at contact@mcoffmanlegal.com. All communications with our law firm, including consultations, are free and completely confidential.
