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.
According to a recent federal court lawsuit ruling, FedEx drivers are entitled to overtime pay. The judge held that Federal Express has misclassified thousands of ground drivers as independent contractors when they should have been treated as company employees. By classifying the drivers as independent contractors, FedEx has avoided paying legally required benefits like health insurance, worker’s compensation, and other fringe benefits.
Thousands of FedEx drivers and package delivery men and women are owed back overtime pay and other important work benefits. Overtime pay lawsuits are being filed to recover these lost wages and benefits for the drivers.
If you work presently as a FedEx driver or had in the past and did not receive overtime pay or other benefits because you were misclassified as an independent contractor, you may be able to file a lawsuit to collect back all owed wages. You may be owed substantial money.
Call our top rated Federal Express overtime lawyers today at (855) 754-2795 to discuss your case and determine whether or not you are eligible to file a claim. Our experienced and qualified legal team will provide you with a free case review and if we accept your case, we will not charge any legal fees or costs unless we are successful in winning you a settlement. Every day you wait to speak with an overtime lawyer may be costing you significant money lost.