Publix Unpaid Wages Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for Unpaid Overtime Claims?

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Were you a Department or Assistant Department Manager at Publix? Did you work off the clock? If so, you may be entitled to unpaid overtime and other damages. Here's what you need to know.

On October 26, 2023, Morgan & Morgan, in partnership with Shavitz Law Group, filed a lawsuit in federal court against Publix for unpaid overtime. This class action is focused on Assistant Department Managers nationwide who were not properly compensated for overtime work.

 

What’s the Issue?

Publix is accused of failing to pay overtime to employees who worked off the clock. This includes working during unpaid lunch breaks, responding to emails, texts, or phone calls while on break or after hours, or handling communications outside of work hours. Some managers were also required to work before and after their shifts without being compensated, often due to labor budget constraints.

If any of these situations sound familiar, you could have a valid claim.

 

Examples of Unpaid Overtime Claims

Below are some examples of scenarios that can qualify as unpaid overtime. See if any apply to you:

  • Working During Lunch Breaks: If you were required to respond to calls, emails, or complete reports while on your unpaid lunch break, you may be owed compensation.
  • After-Hours Communications: Were you expected to handle work calls or messages when off the clock or on your days off? That time could count toward your overtime.
  • Pre/Post-Shift Work: If you had to complete work tasks before or after your shift, and weren’t paid for those hours, you could be owed back pay.

 

Who Can Join the Publix Lawsuit?

Any current or former Publix Department or Assistant Department Manager who worked unpaid overtime within the past three years is eligible to join the lawsuit.

 

What Can You Recover?

If you qualify, you could be entitled to recover unpaid wages, overtime pay, and even double damages in some cases. The lawsuit seeks not only back pay but also relief for any other damages that may be applicable.

 

How to Get Involved

If you worked as a Department or Assistant Department Manager at Publix and have worked off-the-clock, don’t wait. 

To learn more about your rights, you can get started in minutes with a free case evaluation. A member of our Wage & Hour team will contact you and guide you through your next steps.

It’s fast, free, and with no obligation. It’s time to get what you’re owed. 

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