Rachel Lerner
Mon, 12/19/2022
On September 16, 2022, employees Robert Emperor and Colt Monroe filed suit against their employer Cresco Labs, alleging that they were not paid for pre- and post-shift work. Specifically, Emperor and Monroe asserted that before clocking in, employees had to undergo a mandatory health screening, walk to shipping containers, and don PPE so they could report to their assigned area at their scheduled shift start time. Similarly, at the end of their shifts, employees had to spend time after clocking out removing their masks and equipment and walking to their lockers. They allege that these tasks constituted compensable work. The complaint filed alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, and breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Subsequently, on December 9, 2022, the plaintiffs entered into a joint stipulation to dismiss the suit as they determined that they had a binding agreement to arbitrate. They are currently seeking more employees who wish to file arbitrations contesting the unlawful employment practices.
If you believe you are performing unpaid pre- or post-shift work, please contact us at info@mselaborlaw.com or (202) 833-8855.
