Multi-Color Corporation: New Unpaid Overtime Wages Case Filed

The experienced unpaid wages lawyers at Coffman Employment Lawyers have just filed a case against Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC”) on behalf of all of the company’s hourly production and manufacturing employees. The lawsuit alleges that MCC failed to pay these employees for all overtime hours worked because it required its employees to perform pre-shift work such as putting on work clothes and shoes, washing their hands, and performing other work before the scheduled start of their shifts.

MCC is a large producer and distributor of label products that are used in many industries such as food, beverage, automotive, chemicals, personal care, and more. MCC operates approximately 33 facilities across the United States.

What is the unpaid wages lawsuit against Multi-Color Corporation about?

The new lawsuit against MCC alleges that it required or expected its employees to arrive before the scheduled start of their shifts and stay after the scheduled end of their shifts to perform work activities. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that these employees will arrive early to put on work clothes and work shoes, wash their hands, and begin their regular job duties.

The lawsuit further alleges that MCC required these activities in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment for labels that are being produced for food, beverage, and other products. However, the lawsuit alleges that MCC did not pay its production/manufacturing employees for this time.

The lawsuit alleges that MCC’s failure to pay employees for this work time resulted in unpaid overtime for its production and manufacturing employees.

What could I receive from the MCC lawsuit if I am eligible and choose to join?

If you are eligible and choose 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). Additionally, if we are successful in the lawsuit, the law requires MCC to pay our firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.

Can MCC retaliate against me for joining the case?

No. The federal law the lawsuit is filed under, called the Fair Labor Standards Act, prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for joining lawsuits like the one against MCC. If MCC retaliates, it may be held liable for 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 lawyers so we can explain your rights and protections.