Wright Traffic Control: New Unpaid Overtime Wages Lawsuit Filed

The experienced unpaid wages attorneys at Coffman Employment Lawyers have recently filed a new unpaid overtime lawsuit against Wright Traffic Control. This new lawsuit seeks to recover unpaid overtime wages for all hourly traffic employees of Wright Traffic Control who worked during the last 3 years.

Wright Traffic Control provides traffic safety solutions including traffic control, equipment rentals, and MOT/TCP plans for construction and traffic worksites. Wright Traffic Control operates out of eleven offices across six different states.

What Is The New Unpaid Wages Case Against Wright Traffic Control About?

The new lawsuit alleges that Wright Traffic Control requires that a daily meal break is taken from its hourly traffic employees’ pay each day even if those employees were unable to take full, uninterrupted breaks due staffing shortages, the heavy workload, and the need to prioritize safety.

Federal law states that if meal breaks are interrupted, shortened, or worked through, employees may not have received a “bona fide meal period” under the law. An employee has only received a bona fide meal period if they were able to take 30 uninterrupted minutes where they were completely relieved of duty. If you do not receive a bona fide meal break, Wright Traffic Control cannot require that a meal break is taken from your time worked. If you did not receive meal breaks, if your breaks were interrupted, or if you were able to eat but only on the go or very quickly, Wright Traffic Control may not have properly paid you.

If I Chose to Join This Lawsuit, What Could I Potentially Receive?

If we can show that you were not properly paid for all the overtime hours you worked 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 or200%] damages). If the lawsuit is successful, the law also requires Wright Traffic Control to pay the firm’s attorneys’ fees and costs.

Can Wright Traffic Control Retaliate Against Me for Joining the Lawsuit?

No. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against its employees for participating in wage and hour lawsuits like this one. If Wright Traffic Control does retaliate against you, it could be required to pay damages, including back pay, liquidated damages, and/or reinstatement. The U.S. Department of Labor website contains more information about how to protect yourself from retaliation: click here. If you think you have experienced or are concerned about retaliation, please contact our firm for additional help.