<< Never fails. /StructParents 12 Acting in "good faith" means that you provide all the information you have and you believe it to be . /Type /Page This went on all last winter. Not showing 31 hours of work time!! /Resources << Most employers are committed to following FLSA wage and hour laws, actively discouraging employees from working off-the-clock. << >> /StructParents 5 Started out as a cashier and ended as a store Manager. << /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Annots [] It wasnt until I brought department of labor into it that they finally acknowledged me. This Dollar Tree wage and hour lawsuit is seeking to certify a Class of hundreds of Dollar Tree distribution center employees who claim that they have been shortchanged on pay and that the companys system of clocking meal and rest breaks is unfair and cheats them of time that should be spent for break time. >> FLSA does not provide a definition of work, but the term generally includes all time when the employee is acting under the direction or control of the employer, or is acting primarily for the benefit of the employer. Required fields are marked *. Which would have left me to run the store open to close for a entire weekend. Employers should be advised that liquidated damages awards are equal to the amount that would be owed in unpaid earnings. /Parent 9 0 R By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. And i think also any where in the US people have gone through the same. The lawsuit alleges the following violations against Dollar General: failing to calculate the regular rate of pay properly, for purposes of paying overtime; not paying at least minimum wages for all . Paying for unauthorized overtime might be painful, but overtime pay cannot be denied. Manager refused to stay after I told her that something is terribly wrong with my health. This is a horrific place to work! << They didnt like all the overtime we ate pulling, but what were we supposed to do? >> Their Dollar Tree lawsuit alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act because Dollar Tree has not paid minimum wage, paid overtime or provided the required rest and meal breaks. When you work at dollar general everybody needs to take the etips test for selling liquor. Let's do some math. 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R /Contents [158 0 R 159 0 R 160 0 R] 2:15-cv-00878, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. 9 0 obj We also pay all court fees and litigation expenses so it literally costs you nothing to get started. >> I can provide the schedules I worked as I kept them. I close every night but 2 nights off. Our firm pursues cases in California state and federal courts, as well as in courts around the nation. >> Certain employees are considered " exempt . endobj Im apart of this lawsuit I want to know how to get payment please get on contact with me. It was me. I took my so called lunch break, I was interrupted as usual to do a return. endobj << >> GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. Dollar General employees are often required to work double shifts and work additional time before and after their scheduled shift. 5 minutes to go to the bab, They fired me for what I think was wrong Ive never done anything wrong I called help desk for register problems and I made a remark about register always broke down have tape it or paper clip the remark was were always Afro energyneer the dm said I would just be wrote up but instead the let me go after 14 yrs, Same here 10 yrs and if called while in lunch I got to go and also during breaks. Complaints filed with the Department of Labor may recover up to threeyears of back wages for unpaid overtime; including liquidated damages equal to what a former employee is owed. Im a African American female applied for dollar tree in person they told me they was not hiring but now hiring was on the door I applied online district manager hired me she works at a diffrent store when manager seen she hired a black women as her assistant she had schedule changed so she wouldnt work with me I was told by my fellow employees daily that manager was racist and keep saying she bout to find another job since they are hiring blacks . /Contents [88 0 R 89 0 R 90 0 R] /Contents [58 0 R 59 0 R 60 0 R] An employee working unpaid may request back-pay, including compensation for liquidated damages. I am overworked and bout ready to drop this is ridiculous especially with a company that keeps building stores and not enough workers to work them!! /Type /Page /Group 131 0 R 1875 Century Park East, Suite 1000 I've been with dollar general 1 1/2 months after being away from retail for 9 years. Employers should take steps to ensure that all employees, including supervisors, understand what constitutes actually report all time worked. @]r9j/r2sb+}G*%vs7 &]b5.X8^[y+gx!ZaSEP[gh|H:00w[O2,_LG-49=bsMq)nGV3,Z /Annots [] The United States Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is legislation designed to protect workers in most states. 36 0 obj /Kids [14 0 R 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R If an employee makes the decision to arrive at work early and begin working on the computer, reading emails, working off-the-clock has taken place. >> /Filter /FlateDecode /Contents [174 0 R] We also pursue our clients claims in arbitration and before administrative agencies. Then manager. I only worked for the for 3 weeks and worked 19 hours off the clock. 49 0 obj 25 0 obj This was done as a means of avoiding paying the workers overtime wages, the lawsuit claims. You may, however, visit our site anonymously. /Tabs /S /StructParents 21 I am expected to clock in for any help the cashier or a customer may need. It was refused. A person called me and told me all the keys to punch in the register, regarding MyVanilla and another pre-paid, and the store lost money. Theyll work you full time but have you in the system for part-time smh but I got the management experience. Some days I didnt have help to process trucks and my son and fiance had to come help me. One time in order to keep my boss from losing her job I worked from 7 am to 4pm. I also worked for this Company as an ASM, I didn't get meal breaks and I also worked sis days a week sometimes opening and closing the store. /StructParents 10 In order to fix so many problem with Dollar Tree you have to see it first hand!! /Parent 8 0 R I asked for a week off after having turned the store around. 5 0 obj /Resources 67 0 R 35 0 obj We also maintain departments for Mass Actions and Appeals & Complex Motions. Similarly, unpaid work post-shift, like finishing, cleaning, and returning equipment is off-the-clock. I also would also do payroll and other manager duties. /Annots [47 0 R] UpCounsel lawyers represent the top 5 percent attorneys in the United States, graduating from top law schools such as Harvard Law School and Yale Law School. Privacy Policy. << This Dollar Tree wage and hour lawsuit also claims the company has set up its bonus program so that bonus compensation wont be taken into consideration in determining overtime wages. << /Parent 3 0 R >> /Tabs /S endobj By submitting this form I agree to the Terms of Service. /Parent 8 0 R /Parent 8 0 R >> Each week in was paid 160.00 under the table I received no pay stubs or anything. >> Wage theft is the illegal practice of not paying workers for all of their work including; violating minimum wage laws, not paying overtime, forcing workers to work off the clock, and much more. I emailed my DM yesterday and still no reponce about my meal break. /Resources << /StructParents 2 >> /F1 45 0 R I suppose to had 38.5 hrs last week and ended up with 34.5 because she put in meal breaks that wasn't suppose to be. In their lawsuit against the city, they said the eviction moratorium had led to rent losses of more than $2.7 million at Palmer's Medici project in downtown Los Angeles; nearly $2.8 million at . /Contents [93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R] The lawsuit, filed in the US District . /Contents 44 0 R endobj /S /URI I worked for dollar tree for 5 years or more as a asst. << 5 minutes to the bank is actually 10 minutes. Double liabilities in the form of liquidated damages are the risk employers sustain when exposure is too high. I was told to work shifts by myself if I have to to keep my hours were they want them to be. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Terms and Conditions. If an employer does not communicate an expectation for after-hours work, supervisors may give the impression that such effort is expected. /Resources 142 0 R Be sure to give your name, telephone number, and the best time to reach you, and an attorney will get back to you soon. /Contents [98 0 R 99 0 R 100 0 R] Do we use cookies? 37 0 obj This is a complain about the dollar general in Brooks ga on newnan rd ! >> The FLSAarticulates that employees be paid overtime for more than 40 hours a week. /Type /Page Working off the clock is illegal under both federal and California labor laws. The job cost me my first babysitter due to working 98 hour weeks. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. /Type /Page >> /Type /Page Some states have labor code penalties that apply if employers are mandating or reaping the benefits of off-the-clock work. To personalize your experience (your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs), To improve our website (we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you, To improve customer service (your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs). GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. Dollar General employees are often required to work double shifts and work additional time before and after their scheduled shift. /Group 111 0 R /Annots [] 40 minutes taken out of every shift all winter long and not to be paid for it, I dont know what Im supposed to do. It was horrible but I needed my job to help with my family and bills. 21 0 obj The LA Times told the story of Los Angeles sanitation workers whose lunch breaks were being unlawfully regulated. /Group 141 0 R /Parent 8 0 R /Tabs /S Capstone Law APC does not seek to represent any individual based solely on that individuals visit to this website. I Still work for dollar General and for the pay its not worth it they don't pay enough for the work they want done and its never appreciated we always have new people because people always quit. Exemption of employees from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements, are those rules which are considered to be: Under the FLSA, all non-exempt workers must be paid for all hours worked. << Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Performing sidework. << >> endobj /Tabs /S 8#0B"HdFK;G/jvIR &|O4cBy,`,i1%N;ro W"gw~k> $daXL%HWtzmt]f}ig{^,CK?SL^UYuY`by+tzn So I didnt get to start my shift for 40 minutes yet did not get compensated for that. >> /Group 101 0 R Never fails. A former employee or current one can file a lawsuit for unpaid wages. Called at home countless times to resolve problems on my off time and off days. /Parent 8 0 R /F2 46 0 R When contacting us via our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address, mailing address or phone number. /Parent 8 0 R endobj /Type /Page Make sure you are keeping accurate record of the actual hours you are working. /Resources 167 0 R What do we use your information for? endobj /W 0 I worked there for a total of 6 months, 4 months I was the Merchandise Assistant for Manager. /Subtype /Link /StructParents 9 /Type /Page Employees may check email or phone messages, or otherwise perform work in the evenings, on weekends, or even while on vacation. /Kids [8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R 11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R] The information on this site has been created by Capstone Law APC for informational purposes only, and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. How Many Hours is a Salaried Employee Required to Work? /F1 180 0 R I was told to do my training (cbl's) on my day off it took 11 hours. /Subtype /XML Can anyone do anything about this over this way. WOW!!!. I was then told that I should have clocked back in and completed her transaction. /Annots [] /Group 56 0 R An unpaid wages lawsuit seeking class action status (case number 3:13-cv-02698-MEM) has been filed against Amazon Inc., alleging employees at the company's facility in Pennsylvania were. Moreover, contacting us, whether through this website or by other means, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Performing job duties during lunch breaks. I trained her to do her position, as she also received help from other store managers. /Font << Because of this, there are long lines of employees waiting to clock in or clock out. Merely paying the employee back-wages is less expensive and litigious than the threat of lawsuit. /Tabs /S /AA 5 0 R Beaver et al v. Dollar General Corporation - 1:17-cv-01014 /Contents [143 0 R 144 0 R 145 0 R] /Type /Pages /Parent 8 0 R Employers often deny or unlawfully refuse to pay overtime by misclassifying the positions of the workers, requiring them to report to work early but not punch the clock until later, striking hours off time cards, or not paying them for work before the shift starts and after the employee punches out for the day. /Parent 12 0 R I worked from October 2015 till December 22, 2016 with zero vacation time used. Employers expect employees to work or at least to be available after hours. I worked an average 55 plus hours for 4 years and was quickly dismissed and ignored by this company. /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2022 Overtime Pay Laws, All Rights Reserved | Call (757) 278-0364 For Free Case Review | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. /Kids [39 0 R] The FLSA states that work that is off-the-clock is the same as overtime not compensated by an employer at a standard hourly wage. endobj Therefore, the pay period cannot be reduced on basis of quantity or quality of work performed. /Tabs /S endobj status of any class action settlement claim. Off-the-clock work may happen when an employee is not tracking their time spent on work activities, but their employer allows it to happen. 18 0 obj >> 33 0 obj endobj Ive been employed for a little longer than 2 years and deal with the same issues to a tee. << So, if I clock in at 8 minutes after the hour, The time clock rounds that off to 15 minutes after the hour. Hi,I'm a store manager for DG as we speak.What I have seen through the years I've been here is you work every day all day long because this company thinks the store manager don't have a life on the outside .This company is a million dollar Corporation you would think they would match the hours with the work load that comes in the stores ,why do that when us managers work 48 to 90 hours a week with no incentives for our hard work were human to. Forcing other employees to work harder to compensate for the lack of staff. /Contents [48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R] /Type /Page Some employers maintain employees who work after hours thinking they are helping the company by not recording the time. endobj The act of awaiting work when the job is not yet available. Do we disclose any information to outside parties? I don't get meal breaks at all only one smoke break but that's it. Then finally she quit by 2014 i had a new manager dec of 2014 i was up for a promotiin to assistant manager when they found out i was pregnant i was told i couldnt get my promotion until i returned from maternity leave because they would have to pay me for my leave so at 33 wks pregnant i had no choice but to take my leave because aa hard as they was making me work i started having pregnancy complications from not being able to take breaks and lunches so i could eat because we were expected to work through them so i was having problems with my sugar levels dropping i was scared if i didnt take leave i was going to lose my baby or we both werent going to make it i was out of work 8 weeks with no pay because i was denied my promotion soon as i returned i was promoted my the hours on my checks were never what i kept track of because the managers would go to send time in and take hours we worked of so they wouldnt go over their allowed schedule hours because if they did they got fussed at by the district manager because the district managers wouldnt recieve their bonuses i asked the district manager about the managers taking our worked hours he told me he would investigate it to my knowledge no investigation was ever done so i called corperate and they told me that it was the district managers responsibility.