Cleaning Company Accused of Targeting Immigrants in Lawsuit
Many of us here in Tennessee and all over the country, see this country as being one of having opportunities that other countries do not have and may never have. This is why so many people from other parts of the world come to the United States to find work, and freedoms that they could not have where they came from. Unfortunately, many times these people become the targets for low wages, no overtime pay, and even false promises of work. It is not right and should not be happening, however, it happens more than many of may realize. If you or someone you care about has suffered due to these types of work conditions, then you should speak with a Tennessee minimum wage and overtime pay lawyer right away. They will help make sure you get the compensation that you deserve and that your rights are upheld.
In this case, a lawsuit was filed for a franchise owner of All Pro Cleaning systems because of claims that the Westboro Firm was targeting immigrants to encourage them to purchase franchise in the cleaning company, then failing to provide them with the promised work. The lawsuit also claims that the Westboro Firm wrongfully classifies their workers as independent contractors and makes deductions from their pay that is against the law. All Pro also denied workers minimum wage and overtime pay, charges the workers with jobs and makes them pay for expenses that normally are paid by an employer. The president and chief executive officer for All Pro, Ronald Showalter ,denies mistreating franchise owners and claims that franchises are sold according to federal guidelines.
This lawsuit names Leila Munik of Lowell as the plaintiff but there are also ten All Pro franchise owners that want to be part of the case which could lead to the judge seeing it as a class action to include all of the owners.
Unfortunately, many cases similar to this one happen each and every day, right here in Tennessee and all across the United States. If you feel that your minimum wage and overtime pay rights or the rights of someone you love have been violated, we strongly recommend that you contact one of our knowledgeable and experienced Tennessee minimum wage and overtime pay attorneys immediately. We will hear your case and work with you to make sure you get the treatment you are entitled to by law. Feel free to Contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your minimum wage rights and options.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
