The judge in the FedEx class action lawsuit determined that the Federal Express ground drivers are actually employees of the company and not independent contractors. For years, the company was classifying drivers as independent contractors. The effect of this misclassification was that drivers were being cheated out of overtime pay and other important work benefits. […]
FedEx has employed ground drivers and paid them as independent contractors for many years in the past. By classifying the drivers as independent contractors, FedEx has avoided paying legally required benefits like health insurance, worker’s compensation, and other fringe benefits. However, a Federal Court has decided that FedEx ground drivers were misclassified as independent contractors […]
Yes, Federal Express drivers can file an unpaid overtime lawsuit for time spent at work beyond 40 hours per week. Extra time is often required to perform basic duties of their jobs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division, covered nonexempt employees are entitled to be paid at least the federal […]
Yes, Federal Express drivers are entitled to overtime pay for time spent working beyond 40 hours per week, regardless of whether they are classified as an independent contractor. FedEx drivers are responsible for many jobs that require excess amounts of time to complete. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division, covered […]
Yes, Federal Express drivers are entitled to overtime pay for time spent working beyond 40 hours per week. Federal Express drivers are responsible for many jobs that require excess amounts of time to complete. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division, covered nonexempt employees are entitled to be paid at least […]
Employees generally must pay for workers to attend orientation unless the employee is exempt under federal law. Most employees are entitled to overtime pay for attending mandatory meetings before the start of a shift. Overtime pay is calculated at one and half times your regular rate of pay. Salaried workers may also be entitled to […]