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Class Action Lawsuit Against Michael Bianco, Inc., and Front Line Defense, Inc., to Recover Unpaid Wages and Overtime Pay
Questions and Answers for Former Employees about the Resolution of the Case
Who will get payments as a result of the settlement? How can I find out more information? How can I claim my payment? When will the payments be available?
The
lawsuit was brought by six former employees of Michael
Bianco and Front Line Defense. The employees claimed that
the company failed to pay workers properly for overtime
hours (hours more than 40 per week). Employees were paid
for the evening hours with checks from Front Line Defense,
even though they were often doing the exact same work as
they did during the day shift, when they were paid with
checks from Michael Bianco. The employees also claimed that
the company illegally deducted wages from their pay when
they clocked in only one or two minutes late but had 15 or
30 minutes’ wages deducted from their pay.
Yes, the
case has been resolved through a negotiated settlement
agreement. The company has agreed to pay a total of
$850,000 to settle the case.
Who will get payments as a result of the settlement?
All
individuals who worked for Michael Bianco and/or Front Line
Defense between 2004 and March 6, 2007, will be eligible for
payments from the settlement. Employees who worked double
shifts without receiving overtime pay (or “time-and-a-half”)
for hours over 40 per week will receive the largest
payments. The size of the individual payments will depend
on how many hours the employee worked. Employees who did
not work double shifts will also receive payments because of
the deductions for clocking in late; however, these payments
will be significantly smaller. Some employees who worked
for very short periods of time may not get payments. How can I find out more information? How can I claim my payment?
Call
Greater Boston Legal Services at (617) 603-1744 or toll-free
1-866-778-0939. Yes! Everyone who is entitled to a payment will be able to claim it and have it sent to them, even if they are not currently in the United States.
All
former Michael Bianco workers will be able to receive
payments regardless of their immigration status. All
personal information is completely confidential and will not
be shared with anyone outside Greater Boston Legal
Services. When will the payments be available?
We don’t
yet have a precise date when the payments will be
distributed, although we hope that it will be before the end
of the year. We will be able to get payments more quickly
for workers who call Greater Boston Legal Services soon.
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