Tennessee Company Accused of Not Paying its Employees Overtime
Recently a lawsuit was filed against a local favorite, The Standard Candy CO. This Tennessee company is famous for making Goo Goo clusters. But the latest news is not about how great its candy taste. The latest news involves allegations that the company did not pay their employees for the time they spend putting on their safety gear. Big deal? Well it can be a big deal. Although this may not seem like much if you look at it based upon the damages to an individual employee when you take this time and multiply times hundreds of employees the back wage claims can add up quick.
I was recently interviewed about this case. You can watch the interview below:
Our Tennessee Overtime Pay Attorneys have handled many cases very similar to this one. In our experience the fight in this case will come down to a few key points. Is it really safety gear that the employees are putting on or is it just a simple uniform. The law requires an employer to pay for the time it takes employees to put on safety gear but not clothing. Strange but I think they assume that clothing is easier and quicker. If it is safety gear the next big fight will be how much time it takes. This will involve experts from both sides recreating the events to see how much time is involved.
If you have a questions about your employments rights please contact one of our Tennessee Employment Lawyers today.
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.
