Ultium Cells: New Unpaid Overtime Wages Lawsuit Filed

The experienced labor and employment attorneys at Coffman Employment Lawyers have just filed a case against Ultium Cells, LLC on behalf of all of its hourly production and manufacturing employees. The lawsuit alleges that Ultium Cells failed to pay these employees for all overtime hours worked because it required its employees to engage in pre- and post-shift relief/turnover meetings and did not pay them for the time spent in these meetings.

Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors. Ultium Cells operates two large manufacturing facilities in the United States.

What is the unpaid overtime wages lawsuit against Ultium Cells about?

The unpaid overtime wages lawsuit against Ultium Cells alleges that it required its employees to arrive before the scheduled start of their shifts and remain after the scheduled end of their shifts to engage in shift relief meetings, which are work activities. These shift relief meetings were required in order to maintain operation of Ultium Cells’ 24/7 manufacturing operations.

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

What could I receive from the unpaid overtime wages lawsuit if I 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 Ultium Cells to pay our firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.

Can Ultium Cells retaliate against me if I join 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 unpaid overtime wages lawsuits like this one. If Ultium Cells 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.