Electronics maker faced with second overtime lawsuit
For the second time in just a few months, an electronics company is faced with a class-action lawsuit brought on by employees who waited in security lines while off the clock. The current lawsuit was filed by a former worker at one of the company's retail locations in Spokane, Wash. The former employee is requesting statutory damages, restitution, injunctive relief and attorneys fees.
As with the previous grievance, the plaintiff said that workers were forced to submit to security checks before leaving the building on breaks and at the end of the day. He claimed these screenings routinely took upwards of 30 minutes to clear the entire staff. This number differs slightly from the previous lawsuit filed in July, in which plaintiffs claimed that security screenings took about five to 10 minutes per day.
It is often in a retailer's best interest to protect itself against employee theft, especially with products that are easily concealed and have a high market value. However, to avoid lawsuits related to unpaid overtime, retailers should consider reworking policies so that employees are properly compensated for their time. Time and attendance software, especially when used in conjunction with written policies, can help to prevent lawsuits related to employee time.
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