Novelis Corporation: New Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Filed

The skilled unpaid overtime wages attorneys at Coffman Employment Lawyers have recently filed a lawsuit against Novelis Corporation on behalf of all of their hourly production/manufacturing employees. The new lawsuit alleges that Novelis failed to pay its hourly production/manufacturing employees for all the overtime wages that they were entitled to because these employees performed pre-shift work without compensation.

What Is the New Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against Novelis About?

The lawsuit alleges that Novelis expects its production/manufacturing employees to arrive before the scheduled start of their shifts in order to have pre-shift meetings. During these meetings, the lawsuit alleges that the production/manufacturing employees would go over the status of production, work-related or safety issues, and/or directions or instructions for the current shift. However, the lawsuit alleges that Novelis did not pay these employees for this time, and only paid them for their scheduled shift times.

If I Join This New Novelis Unpaid Wages 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 Novelis to pay our firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.

Can Novelis Retaliate Against Me for Joining the Case?

No. The federal law that the lawsuit is filed under, the Fair Labor Standards Act, prohibits employers from retaliating against employees. If Novelis 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.