Wal-Mart under fire again for labor rights violations
Wal-Mart is once again in the spotlight for allegedly underpaying workers, following news of recent litigation in which 20 initial plaintiffs alleged they were not paid for all of their hours worked, according to The Huffington Post.
The lawsuit claims, temporary workers who were hired by the discount retail chain from two Chicago-area staffing agencies - Labor Ready and QPS - were not paid for tasks they performed before and after scheduled shifts. This is in direct violation of the U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which mandates that all covered employees must receive at least minimum wage for all of their time and attendance, even if work is performed before they clock in for scheduled shifts or after they punch out.
Moreover, workers claim they did not receive compensation for time spent in training sessions. This is also considered compensable employee attendance by the FLSA and can be counted toward hourly wages and overtime earnings.
Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogleman recently told The Huffington Post that the company is still looking into the case, but he said the company is dedicated to ensuring temporary and permanent employees alike receive the wages they have rightfully earned.
The lawsuit claims, temporary workers who were hired by the discount retail chain from two Chicago-area staffing agencies - Labor Ready and QPS - were not paid for tasks they performed before and after scheduled shifts. This is in direct violation of the U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which mandates that all covered employees must receive at least minimum wage for all of their time and attendance, even if work is performed before they clock in for scheduled shifts or after they punch out.
Moreover, workers claim they did not receive compensation for time spent in training sessions. This is also considered compensable employee attendance by the FLSA and can be counted toward hourly wages and overtime earnings.
Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogleman recently told The Huffington Post that the company is still looking into the case, but he said the company is dedicated to ensuring temporary and permanent employees alike receive the wages they have rightfully earned.
All data and information provided on this news blog is for informational purposes only. Infinisource makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. Information regarding employment suits and other legal action is not updated after publication, and may not be current.